I used to love watching him as a player, so it is a joy to play alongside him. I might take the mickey out of him, but deep down I have so much admiration for him.

As a kid growing up in the back streets of Dublin I used to pretend I was playing in the World Cup with my mates out on the streets, and now I will be doing it for real.

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

I know it will take a little time to adapt to a different team and a different league.

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.

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

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