I think about all my successes and failures and sometimes the failures stick in your head as much as the wins. But you do move on.

If players are performing for you, their age shouldn't really matter, especially because the older players can bring their experience to the table.

When you look at the caliber of players in the England squad and their ability, why should we go into the tournament fearing anyone?

I've always been a city person - London boy - and New York is just incredible. It has what London has but almost more in terms of variety, culture, social life, everything. I just like walking the streets and feeling the energy and the vibe.

Before my mother died, she told me not to leave Chelsea.

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.

My dad being a player. I was never that quick as a kid, so I had to get quicker. I trained hard. I was never that player who could roll out and relax, like Michael [ Owen] or Stevie [ Gerrard], who were natural.