The longer my career has gone, the more I seem to score... It's experience and age and knowing where the ball's going to be.

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.

An emotion that lives with me is a sense of what might have been had injuries not robbed me of my most lethal weapon - speed.

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.

[Wayne Rooney] best tournament was the 2004 European Championships, when he played alongside me and made such a big impact, but it hasn't happened for him at the World Cup for one reason or another.

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

To stay in the game, you have to stay in the game.