I grew up an Everton fan, my whole family are Everton fans and I grew up hating Liverpool. And that hasn't changed.

Everyone who watches me play knows I am an honest player.

When they talk to me, people say, 'I didn't expect you to be how you are.

If we're on long-haul flights I've been known to sleep on the floor so I hear the engine.

When famous people come up to you it's a bit weird, but it's an honour, really, when they recognise you and want to chat to you for a bit.

I love football so when I finish playing I would like to still be involved in it somehow and a ­manager would be my first choice.

Some players don't like training and I've seen some players who aren't bothered if they play or not. But I want to play every game. Sometimes you have to rest in certain games, but I want to play in every game.