People had said to me New York is kind of cutthroat and people walk past you on the street. I find it the opposite. I find that people want to talk.

You remember the finals you lose as much as the ones you win.

I fancy our chances at the European Championships.

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

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.

Having grown up watching Barcelona, Elen gets a bit annoyed watching me if I don't do flicks and tricks like Ronaldinho. I have to explain you can't do that all the time in a game!

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.