The whole kiss-and-tell thing is a negative approach that often happens in a World Cup. We will see negative stories about the players and it can affect their confidence and the overall performance of the national team on the pitch, let alone the bid to actually stage the competition.

Wouldn't it be lovely if death gave us a day's notice so giants like George Michael could see how much they were revered and adored.

I was only interested in scoring goals. I wasn't interested in anything else.

The World Cup is every four years, so it's going to be a perennial problem.

I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.

Ooh, it's too ­embarrassing to share my innermost romantic secrets - although I have written Danielle the odd poem. If anything they are more comedic than romantic. They used to be well ­received but that was before she started studying Shakespeare at drama college. Now I feel so ­inept.

We have got too many kids around the house to have a romantic meal at home. But Danielle is a ­fantastic cook. She does a brilliant ­lasagne, great roasts and a great chilli dish. She knows the way to my heart.