You have to be physical – that’s the way it is in a midfield in the modern game.

As I say, you get labeled. To stop all that, I’ve got to win things – that’s the only way you make your mark.

You’ve got to do it all, the physical as well as the skilful.

Arsenal’s width comes from wide areas.

I haven’t achieved as much as I should have done in my career.

People always seem to be interested in my private life because I’m married to a pop star.

Physically and mentally I’m stronger right now because an injury is not playing on my mind all the time.

I’ve had two or three injuries when with England and it’s been a bit bizarre.

People have always thought of me as a passer of the ball, but you can’t just be that these days.

I’m looking out for myself, but I’m looking out for my dad, too.