Athlete

The managers are getting paid very well by their respective clubs to do a job for their clubs not the country they are working in.

It doesn't matter that I didn't win a trophy because I did it my way and I lived the dream.

I don't know what I believe in. I try not to think about it. I don't want to think about it.

There are not many times when I get nervous, but I do a little bit with penalties.

Sometimes going in for a hard tackle generates a louder cheer than a great pass.

Somewhere along the line you've got to do your apprenticeship. But I'd want half a chance of being successful at it.

We go there with confidence, but we know there is a very fine line between success and failure in this game.

Some players are criticised for having no loyalty. Well, I wanted to go back home and play for the club I supported. I don't think that's a crime.

Whenever I have any spare time I have a game of golf.

I didn't watch cartoons, I was too busy playing football.

I still get butterflies when England are playing.

Basically, a manager is a father figure to 20 or 25 blokes. It's about trying to get the best out of them and creating team spirit.

I miss walking out of the tunnel, the 90 minutes and the adrenalin rush that I'll never, ever replace.

I've got a great life that I really enjoy. But there is something chewing at me inside: that adrenaline rush from football, I miss that.

I don't watch a lot of TV, to be honest. With three kids I have my hands full.

Regrets? None at all.

At times they don't like you to kick them and they feel you're not allowed to kick them.

I always practise penalties, but what people don't understand is that you can never recreate that pressure situation that you're under.

The fans have what they want. They want entertainment, they want passion and they want commitment.

I have had interviews and got close to taking a managerial job. I would consider going back into football.