The Premier League is the No1 league in the world in many areas. The events, the shocks, the production, the viewing figures, the worldwide audience are by far the best. Do I think at this moment in time it's got the highest quality levels in Europe in terms of Champions League football and domination of that area? In quality terms it needs to rise again to get to that point where it's by far the best in all areas.

There are some agents who do a good job looking after players but there are others who stifle and mollycoddle them.

The trouble with the transfer window is it creates a window where transfers have to be done

With good coaching, proper motivation and the right club structure with organic growth, you can achieve an awful lot in football.

And I know what confidence medals can bring.

Paul Scholes is the best player I've ever played with. There's talent in every part of his game.

A fan can be able to say what he wants, do what he wants - he pays his money.