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.

Footballers are more likely to work better if they get a pat on their back from the boss. A knife in the back is never the answer.

A handball is when your hand touches the ball.

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

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.

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.

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.