I like to live life in an understated way because that's who I am - an ordinary guy who has experienced an extraordinary journey.

I've had well-paid jobs, but in comparison to what footballers earn, I've not earned serious money.

I like to live life in an understated way because that's who I am - an ordinary guy who has experienced an extraordinary journey.

When I bought out my first autobiography I received the biggest tax bill of my life.

I received a wonderful email after I spoke at a school from a girl who'd lived in a war zone and endured horrors no human being should suffer, let alone a child. This young lady was fortunate to be bought to Britain and seemed to adjust well, but suddenly found herself falling off the rails and sliding into hell when I chatted to her. In her letter, she told me the difference that I'd made. She's now 20 years old and a fashion designer employing staff and she puts her work ethic down purely to talking to me. It's my most treasured letter.

Becoming a public figure gave me a platform to help people.

After I was injured, I had several good examples of "Get on with it, stop whinging and life can be what you make it," because the world doesn't stop turning when you have a boo-boo.