I'd say Carrick has the qualities of a Scholes, Andrea Pirlo and Sergio Busquets.

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.

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

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

Playing for England was one long roller-coaster: some ups and downs, but also quite a few moments when you're not really sure if you're enjoying the ride.

This Guy (Messi) is the Best Player in the World, no doubt about that. I think we're always nervous about calling people who are currently playing, who are young at 23, to say he's the Best Player ever. But we shouldn't be. We should admit what we are seeing in front of our eyes. This is a special talent, who may be is the Best Player ever been seen.

Before games, the smell of burgers wafts down from the stands.