I'm proud I'm English and I'm passionate about my country.

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

When I was about 16, I got my ball taken off me by the police for playing in the street - which is pathetic really.

I think the fans are going to expect a lot from me, as they should.

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

For me, Scholesy's the best footballer England has produced in my time. The way he controlled games, passed the ball, saw things that other players didn't see; it was a pleasure to play with him and United were lucky to have him for so long.

I'm just a normal young lad who plays football.