I'm not silly. I understand that, with age and at different parts of your career, you have different challenges.

I'm happy here, and why change when you love the club and the club's in a really good position right now.

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.

But what club wouldn't welcome the chance to strengthen their side, what club would turn down the resources Chelsea have?

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.

Of course, there will be few people who are sympathetic but you don't become a great team overnight, no matter how much money you have at your disposal.

I've enjoyed every minute of travelling and playing for my country. What an honour that is.