Nobody expects a footballer to have any kind of an IQ, which is a bit of an unfair stereotype.

There's a few ugly ones. Carlo is probably the best looking [on chelsea players]

If I lose the ball, I lose it trying to do the right thing. That's the way it is.

I think I work harder on the pitch, I cover more ground and my passing is more accurate.

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

In a way, I've thrived on the competition, perhaps it has made a better player because of it.

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.