You get yourself prepared for a big game, you get yourself up for it. Then afterwards you don't sleep or eat properly.

What you've got to realise is that footballers, and me in particular, have seen everything in the changing room. Everything. I've seen the manager kicking off with the players, the players kicking off with him, players fighting each other, managers fighting, everything.

Many players want to make as much money as they can and change teams for ten grand. How is that going to make much difference to their lives?

When Cristiano Ronaldo gets the ball, you can just leave him to it while he beats player after player.

There's never been completion in my football career because I've always been striving for that next thing. You listen to people who have finished and nothing replaces playing, but I'm still excited about not having to put my body through what I've put it through. And not feeling the disappointment that I feel.

If I feel I'm not influencing games, not scoring goals or making goals, then that's the time I'd pack it in.

Where does it stop? You get offered money for your wedding, then for your kids, new houses, holidays... We earn enough from football and sponsorships, why do you need any more?