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 can't stress the importance of working hard enough, work on all aspects of your game. If you does that and you have the ability, you'll come through.

I fancy our chances at the European Championships.

Being faster would probably make me better at football.

I loved being in America. It was a great experience. People will be drawn to China because of the money but the lifestyle, everything about America, I couldn't recommend it enough.

I don't want to be a passenger sitting on the bench not doing much, even in my older years.

When you see young players coming into the squad and pushing you, no matter what age you are, you have to react. You have to worry about yourself and perform as well as you can. If you end up looking around at others, wondering whos performing better, you take your eye off the ball.