I became more confident within myself and matured as a person and become a little bit more opinionated - maybe the lads might say a little bit too opinionated for their liking but that is just a natural progression for a player.

That kind of natural understanding doesn't develop naturally

I never felt I would be part of the international scene for 50 caps in my wildest dreams.

A difficult decision for the referee's assistant. I wouldn't beat him up over it.

I wouldn't even mention myself in the same breath as someone like big Paul.

It will be difficult to let go but it is going to happen sooner rather than later in my case.

I find the growing intervention by the football authorities in strictly footballing matters a rather worrying trend.