I don't believe in superstitions. I just do certain things because I'm scared in case something will happen if I don't do them

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.

Bayern Munich are probably the standout team on the planet.

You always come back to earth with a thump at some stage. Life has it's ups and downs; the acid test is how you handle the downs.

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

The better the opposition put in front of you, the better your team plays.

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.