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

I'm not the kind of player to see out my time and sit with my bum on the bench too much. I want to be involved. That's my character.

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.

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 loved reading Roald Dahl when I was young but I had forgotten a lot about the books. I read the 'BFG' on the iPad the other day and it was so interesting to see his descriptions of clothes and places.

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.