Obviously, it has taken time to work with the players around me and with so many new faces coming in the summer, in a way it's been more difficult.

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.

I think every player enjoys praise and I have to work extremely hard on the training ground to bring my game together.

I have never seen a player as driven and determined as me, quietly determined; that's why I always want to do the best.

The title is still on the cards until it's off the cards.

I didn't want to be the rebel who was bottom of the class, so I worked hard. They wanted me to stay on for A-Levels, but football came calling - that was my real love.

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