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

I have a great family, good friends, a nice girlfriend, my own house. I have got everything how I want it to be.

Henry had taken striking on to a different level

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.

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

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 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.