I was lucky to come from a difficult area. It teaches you not just about football but also life. There were lots of kids from different races and poor families. People had to struggle to get through the day.

If you are determined and confident, there is nothing in this great existence that can stop you from achieving what you want.

It's only natural to want to select your best players and there is no doubt for me that Paul Scholes is still in a class of his own. He's almost untouchable in what he does. I never tire of watching him play.

Everything Iniesta does impresses me. He could even play as goalkeeper. He's magical.

The only important thing I have to say is that my father never fought against his country.

Football boots are very technical and have lots of specific requirements.

The door can never be closed for good to any player.