I don't want to be modelling G-strings. It's not that good for my image – I'm a footballer not a tart

When you put better teams in front of you, that's when the big players rise to that occasion.

I hate to admit this but I don't even know how to make a cup of tea or coffee. I can boil a kettle for a pot noodle and I've been known to warm up some food in the microwave.

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.

I have never thought of a scenario where international football was not a massive part of our [England] game.

It bothers me when I don't score.

Best players I played with? Striker wise, well, I had a great record with Emile Heskey - he would be one of my favourite partnerships because we were so different and worked together so well.