I never felt I would get to the stage where I would to have to actively think about retiring from international football as I always thought it would pass me by.

I never felt I would get to the stage where I would to have to actively think about retiring from international football as I always thought it would pass me by.

I enjoyed seven years at Wimbledon and there were high and low points.

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.

Looking back I find it hard to believe that I could forge a career in anything other than football but I didn't do too badly in my final exams and there were a few business-related courses that interested me.

I am hugely proud to have played for Ireland.

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