For me there's nothing better than putting the white shirt on for England and playing for England. I'd get worried if it wasn't like that.

I want to be a top-flight football player, so I lead the life that enables me to be that type of player. I prefer to be seen in a decent light rather than an indecent one.

I loved [Real Madrid]. It was a real experience, playing with a great team. One of the first questions I'm often asked is 'What was Madrid like?' It's got that mystique about it. It's a magical place and a magical team, and everything about it is great.

I was born to score goals, I feel.

The longer my career has gone, the more I seem to score... It's experience and age and knowing where the ball's going to be.

To be the best you have to forget partying and concentrate all your energies on the football.

The Champions League is more interesting to watch than international football and the quality is superior as well.