At Leeds I've tried to concentrate on my club form, but you get caught up in all the World Cup fever once you come back to Ireland and see all the Irish boys again.

Sometimes, you need different things in life, you need different challenges that will give you that little boost.

It's always nice to start off with a good result.

Top players don't come much topper than Gerrard and Carragher

Qualifying for the second stage would be a successful World Cup for us. I think we can do it.

I have always wanted to come and play in MLS so it’s the perfect combination for me and a dream come true.

A lot of players might be tired, but I feel nice and sharp.