I just want to be as successful as I can in football.

My dad played rugby, so I used to watch a lot of rugby union and rugby league.

I had my footballing heroes such as Bryan Robson and Diego Maradona but my dad was a rugby league star, and he was my real hero. But the relationship with my mum was rocky and we saw things that would affect any youngster.

I have always considered myself to be very fortunate. To play for the biggest club in the world, which also happens to be the team I supported as a boy, means I have never had to consider changing away from Manchester United.

I'm not comfortable being photographed, though I accept it is part of the job.

I have played with some great players during my time at United but I would have to put Paul Scholes down as the best.

Messi is probably the best player of the last 20 years.