I admit I was somewhat concerned when we started to sign so many players - naturally you are going to worry about whether you can retain your place in the side.

In international football, you need pace and you need your players up top to create things out of nothing and run at people.

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.

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.

Barcelona are my favourite team in Spain, let's put it that way...

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

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