But what goes on in my life outside of the game should be my business.

I never got to the point when I felt like running away from it all.

I suppose it hacks me off sometimes when people go on about all the other stuff, because I have really worked hard at my game, and I've been incredibly dedicated in getting myself fit, and getting my game right.

But I just want to be known for my football.

In his youth Michael Owen was literally a greyhound.

You can't just play on the edge of games - you have to be in the thick of it.

People always seem to be interested in my private life because I'm married to a pop star.