I'm a very stubborn person. I think it has helped me over my career. I'm sure it has hindered me at times as well, but not too many times. I know that if I set my mind to do something, even if people are saying I can't do it, I will achieve it.

I would never complain about the position I'm in or the attention I get. At the end of the day, I'm very lucky to have what I have and do what I do, but I don't see myself as any different from anyone else who works hard and is a dad and a husband.

I still look at myself and want to improve.

At the end of the day, I'm a footballer who has played at some of the biggest football clubs in the world and played with some of the best players in the world.

I don't think I'm really in a situation to complain, because I consider myself to be privileged to be doing what I do.

There's room for boys' and girls' football in the world-that's what I believe.

I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.

People react to criticism in different ways, and my way is definitely to come out fighting.

Two of my boys are Manchester United fans; one is an Arsenal fan. Whenever there is a game I can take the boys to, I love taking them.