[Wayne Rooney] best tournament was the 2004 European Championships, when he played alongside me and made such a big impact, but it hasn't happened for him at the World Cup for one reason or another.

I can't believe anyone can have played the game of football as well as Messi.

To be at the top, you have to have a competitive streak in you. If you're not performing, you've got to be angry with yourself.

If you only ever give 90% in training then you will only ever give 90% when it matters.

All Newcastle fans need to know is that I will be giving everything for their cause now.

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.

It bothers me when I don't score.