Soccer is a game for 22 people that run around, play the ball, and one referee who makes a slew of mistakes, and in the end Germany always wins.

Messi doesn't have to do it in the Premier League to prove himself. The Champions League is the ultimate club competition. If he was in the Premier League, he'd be the best player by some distance.

There's no in between-you're either good or bad. We were in between.

When I see old photos of me on the beach I don't look too bad... but it's hard trying to breathe in for such a long time when I spot the photographers!

If someone in the crowd spits at you, you have just got to swallow it.

I try to avoid saying 'fantastic' too often and 'obviously' is a dangerous word for all broadcasters.

To be honest, it would have been better to watch it on Ceefax.