I was a fan myself, and I know what it's like. If someone comes out of the blocks and scores 31 goals in one season, then you think, 'OK, was that a one-off, or will he do it again?'

I have a lot of self-belief, and I think it will happen. I think I will just get better and better. It's what great players do; they don't let up on anything. And I wouldn't do that anyway.

When I was growing up, Keane and Sheringham were my idols, and they wore 10. So it was always my dream to wear it.

Teams buy players and change managers if they feel they need change at the club.

I'm a very patriotic England fan, actually. I always wore my heart on my sleeve.

I went to see England against Switzerland at Wembley with my dad and brother, too. That was in 2008, Fabio Capello's first game in charge. Jermaine Jenas scored, and we won 2-1. I remember the national anthem was incredible. I sang it with pride - always do.

I try never to get too high or too low. You have to keep that medium.

All goalscorers go on droughts. It is how you cope with that. And it is not just about scoring, it is about what you bring to the team, bringing others into play and getting assists.

I'm 23; I feel older than that, but I feel comfortable. I'm assured of myself, and it's not a problem.

It's harder to be angry at home when we lose. When it was just me and the missus, she didn't mind. She'd take the wrath of the loss! But it's harder when there's a little baby now.

Now we've got a little daughter; me and the missus won't talk about football as much.

I'm in my own fantasy team as well, so there's quite a bit of pressure on it.

I want to be a player that does everything he can to reach his ability, and I'll do that.

A lot of people say second seasons are harder than the first because people are now expecting you to do stuff, so yes, that's down to me to work hard and try and improve and, like I say, just letting my football do the talking.

As long as there's a vision with the club, and we're not stale, we're going forward as a club.

Maybe when I was younger, people didn't always believe in me; they didn't think I would make it to where I am now.

It is about that self-belief, that self-drive, that has got me to where I am now.

I played in different positions as a kid, and it helped me learn different parts of the game, but I found that I was always scoring goals, and that continued as I got older. I've always enjoyed scoring, and it seemed to come naturally. Fortunately, that has carried on into my professional career.

Heading is still a vital part of being a striker, and it isn't about being the biggest player. Heading the ball is about timing, so work on that in training.

I'm at my most comfortable out on the pitch when I'm in front of goal with the ball at my feet. It's about being used to certain situations, and with time, you will find, chances don't get snatched at.

I've been to Wembley a couple of times to see England, but the match which stands out for me is the 2008 Carling Cup final against Chelsea. I was there as a fan with the family. That was a great day out.

I always back myself as a finisher, but I always practise it as well. Every type of finish: left foot, right foot, headers, penalties, free kicks.

Sometimes, I put a couple of mannequins on the edge of the box and do these things called bounce balls. You pass against it, and it comes back; you take a couple of touches 'round the mannequins and shoot.

In a game, you never know what chance you're going to get, so I try and cover all bases and make sure I'm ready for that chance when it comes.

I remember washing Robbie Keane's boots and asking him a few questions. It's stuff you remember as a kid. You take that on and make sure you're a bit more hungry to go on and do what they've achieved.

If I can be a role model for kids, then that's fantastic. That's what I want to do.

London derbies are that little bit more special; there's that little bit more feeling.

I do a lot of body weight stuff, power work, with your legs as well. There are weights involved now and again. There is a bit of mixture.

I don't want to do all weights. I want to get strong using my core and my natural power.

It is about doing everything you can so your body can perform at the highest level.

I play my best football when I'm calm mentally.

The Under-21s was a good experience for me and one I will take into the Euros.

I am quite a calm player. I do have a go at players and refs in the heat of the moment, but I never throw my toys out of the pram.

I owe a lot to my family; we're a strong unit.

'Harry Brown' is good - and I love 'The Italian Job.'

My record speaks for itself.

I do enjoy seeing footballers every day, being on the training ground.

I write like a two-year-old, and I can't spell.

All my mates are West Ham supporters; I went there at 15.

Two wide men stuck out wide leave you very open in midfield, but it's a strength as well. Going forward, it makes you pretty dangerous to anyone.

Nobody at the FA has ever explained why I was overlooked and not even asked for an interview.

To me, there's no point in having confrontation for the sake of it.

For eight years at West Ham, I made a profit. And I kept them in the Premier League. Took them into Europe.

Dave Mackay was one of the best I've ever seen. Jimmy Greaves was the greatest goal scorer, and George Best was just the best. The greatest.

Roy Race was a comic book hero, and Steven Gerrard is a real-life one.

I would love to work with a young and upcoming coach somewhere and give him some experience. Something like Gerry Francis overseeing Tony Pulis.

Luka Modric is an outstanding footballer, a great player.

You can look at stats as much as you want - and we do - but you can have too much of it. You can spend too much time looking at computers rather than looking at the real thing which is out there on the pitch. I still think that being a good judge of players is the most important thing.

I am not going to fiddle taxes. I pay my accountant a fortune to look after me.

I am completely and utterly disorganised.