I don't know if we'd have been as dominant as we were last season. The new things, the new ideas the manager brought in everyone took them on board so well. He is special.

I think as far as kids go, you just have to work hard. Work on your skills, keep focused.

To be honest, I was Mum's boy. Always was, always will be.

There's a few ugly ones. Carlo is probably the best looking [on chelsea players]

Training's completely different now. It used to be a lot of running and work without the ball. Now it's all with the ball, which any player loves.

In a way, I've thrived on the competition, perhaps it has made a better player because of it.

Reading with my children is incredibly important to me and a wonderful way to spend time together as a family, exploring magical worlds through books and stories.