In Henry they had a forward so elusive that he was almost unplayable at his peak

It was like he was being controlled by a 10 year-old on a PlayStation.

A collection of strong-minded individuals who have learned how to dismiss mistakes, disappointments and problems in their personal life make up a strong team. If the majority of the team have that then, as a unit, you are almost impossible to beat.

I would have been about seven years old when the formative years of my competitive football education began. I was playing in the local leagues around Manchester, playing against lads from tough areas who had been taught they had to fight for everything.

Paul Scholes. The best! Great player, person, friend!

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

There have been times when I've reflected on my international career and just thought: 'Well that was a massive waste of time.' Sorry for sounding sour, but my best mate, David Beckham, got butchered after the World Cup in 1998, then my brother, Phil, after Euro 2000.