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

I'm really happy here. I think anyone who knows me well, and the fans too I hope, they know that I love the area, and the bond that I've had with the fans has been fantastic.

When I look back, I didn't enjoy any of the big games. I didn't enjoy any of the finals. You enjoy lifting the trophy and the celebrations. But it was always the next game.

I come from a football family which has really helped.

Of course it is going to be difficult for any player to get in the Chelsea side no matter who they are.

I am a man who likes to play consistently; I always play better when I'm on a run of games.

I am certainly not the most talented player in the world; there's many a more talented player than me.