If you cut me in half, I'm a footballer.

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

As everyone knows I've got a passion for horses.

The Spanish league is fantastic, but it has not the great passion the English Premiership has got.

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.

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

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.