When you see young players coming into the squad and pushing you, no matter what age you are, you have to react. You have to worry about yourself and perform as well as you can. If you end up looking around at others, wondering whos performing better, you take your eye off the ball.

I can't stress the importance of working hard enough, work on all aspects of your game. If you does that and you have the ability, you'll come through.

I read Michael Caine's biography. It was about him growing up

I've enjoyed every minute of travelling and playing for my country. What an honour that is.

Of course, there will be few people who are sympathetic but you don't become a great team overnight, no matter how much money you have at your disposal.

I come from a football family which has really helped.

I like to go to America. That's where I go for most of my holidays.