I think it's getting tougher and tougher, all the big teams are getting stronger and there's more of them.

I don't particularly enjoy watching international football in the way that I used to. It hurts me to say that, but it's true.

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 was born to score goals, I feel.

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.

I've always been a player that likes to get round the back and get crosses in for other people. When I first burst on to the scene some people only saw the goals I was scoring. More recently they've taken notice of the goals I've set up. It is nice to be recognized for that.

You're on your own out there with ten mates.