I like the Stereophonics. I know the lead singer, Kelly Jones, and theres the Welsh connection.

It's best being a striker. If you miss five then score the winner, you're a hero. The goalkeeper can play a blinder, then let one in… and he's a villain.

When Jason Koumas is on form, he's the type of player who calls all the strings

I was so shy when I was younger. When I first went to Liverpool I didn't say a word for a year.

I couldn't settle in Italy - it was like living in a foreign country.

Even all the top players going to Europe to play helps soccer in America, as do all the MLS players like Beckham and all that, they're trying to promote it. At the end of the day it's about getting the younger generation interested at an early age so most of them will move on and play.

I've got tremendous respect for different cultures, for the food and everything.