George Best was one of the most talented players of all time and probably the best footballer who never made it to a major world final.

The one who’s really, really impressed me is Benedikt Höwedes because he’s playing out of position. He’s never played at left back before in his life but he’s having a first-rate World Cup. So, the most astonishing player for me is Höwedes.

Messi is a genius. He has everything. When I watch him, I see a player who is very, very skilful, very clever and his left foot is like Diego Maradona's.

Possession means nothing when the opponent takes its chances

Football is one of the world's best means of communication. It is impartial, apolitical and universal. Football unites people around the world every day. Young or old, players or fans, rich or poor, the game makes everyone equal, stirs the imagination, makes people happy and makes them sad

Sometimes, in the dressing room, I think I am in Hollywood.

Since Sven Goran Eriksson took over, England have been fantastic.