In terms of not retiring? I don't want to leave and think to myself, "Maybe I should have stayed a bit longer". I'm dwelling on it. I have turned down a few Premier League offers. But the fact is, after being at Chelsea for so long and a year with Manchester City, I don't want to get involved in a relegation dogfight.

I always dedicate my goals to my mum. I lost her a couple of years ago. She was my biggest supporter and is always with me.

When I came to Chelsea from West Ham there were certain parts of my game I felt I needed to improve and I like to think now that I have shown dramatic improvement.

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.

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

I'm not the kind of player to see out my time and sit with my bum on the bench too much. I want to be involved. That's my character.

I had a chance to go to Italy when I was younger and that would have been tough because of the language. America is easier but I really loved it.