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.

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

It bothers me when I don't score.

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.

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

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.

There is no doubt that I would have won more honours had I signed for Manchester United as a youngster.