As a footballer I can't imagine life without the use of one of my legs... Sadly this is exactly what happens to thousands of children every year when they accidentally step on a landmine.

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

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

I do not wish to hide my origins, nor do I seek to make it a subject of conversation. I am what I am.

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.

I hope this match never ends. When the match ends, the memories begin.

I had an early taste of fame. I was 20, going out with TV presenter Dani Behr and we'd have paparazzi chasing us. I'm not comfortable being photographed, though I accept it is part of the job. I had to ask myself, 'What comes first, being a celebrity or footballer?