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.

I just think to be a manager you've got to live and breathe and have this incredible enthusiasm for football, the whole thing. And while I love the game, and it's been a large part of my life, it's not the only thing in my life.

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

I am not leaving twitter. If the mindless few defeat the thoughtful majority we are all doomed.

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 always makes the right decision, whether it's a pass or a finish. He's a little genius.

The truth is I don't feel too bad for my age. I actually have a better shape now than I used to.