When you lose a game or don't play well you can't wait for the next one, because it soon disappears, the disappointment.

I am proud of my black roots and of the black blood that runs in my veins.

Every one is special. Especially after the disappointment of last year, losing out on the last day, it is a great achievement by the lads.

I actually don't feel the years passing, although the younger players make sure to remind me of my age. If there's a clip of Bobby Charlton playing or a game's in black and white they'll ask: Were you playing in that Giggsy?

I've put myself forward to be involved. Whether I get picked, we'll have to wait and see. Obviously everybody is excited about it, about the Olympics coming to London and the football being played in different parts of Britain.

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?

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