I'm not saying it wouldn't have happened if I'd come to Anfield then (1997), but I always held out hope that I'd come back and this is a real dream come true for me.

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

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

We have a great sense of togetherness. It is our team spirit that has taken us to this World Cup.

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

With all due respect, I have nothing to prove about my worth to anyone.

I am happy at Leeds and I want to stay. There has been talk that Leeds might sell some players, but all the players believe we can win some silverware next season and it is important that we are all kept together.