Defensive midfield can be the one position that's easier to play as you get older.

My head has just been all about wanting to play regular football in the Premier League.

One of my strengths is focusing on football, and even in the summer, I try not to switch off too much.

When somebody mentioned yoga for the first time, I just looked at it and thought, 'This isn't for me; it's for an older woman down at the health club trying to get supple.' But I thought, 'No, I can see the benefits there. I've got to embrace it.'

I was 32 when I signed for Everton, and Roberto Martinez said, 'With your style of game, you can play until you're 40.' I'm sitting there laughing at him, but he was deadly serious. I still laughed.

I feel at Manchester City I will get the chance to play regularly in my best position and play a big part in a successful side.

I have a massive fear of going stale and falling into a comfort zone.

After Euro 2008, football in England was shattered for a bit, and people were losing interest in following England.

You learn from being out of the team, but it makes you desperate for another chance, and when it comes along, you just have to grab it. Don't let go.

I'm not one to plan, but I'm always positive about things.

Anything you're not in control of you can't be that comfortable with.

I'm delighted to be joining City. It didn't take much persuasion from Mark Hughes; they are heading in the direction I want to go. There is great potential here.

Playing away is always tough in the Champions League.

I've got massive respect for Arsene Wenger for what he's done for the English game, and it would have been good to work under him, but that didn't happen.

I have had four great years at Everton. The fans have been brilliant with me from the day I signed until the day I left. I am proud that the club will always be a big part of my career.

You only have to look at the England squad to see the amount of players who get in the squad and start the games - the majority play in the Champions League.

David Silva at Man City was my favourite player to play with; we had a good understanding on the pitch.

Steven Gerrard - at his peak, he was outstanding both attacking and defensively.

When somebody tells you they don't think you're good enough here, your face doesn't fit, you don't just roll over; you've got to back yourself.

It's a fantastic life I've been living - let's keep it going.

No one has said, 'What are you doing still playing?' Everyone said, 'Play as long as possible.' You stop when you stop enjoying it, and I'll know when I've had enough and can't keep up with the boys.

Nobody likes to lose 3-0.

Confidence and momentum are huge in sport.

I've got three brothers and two sisters. Dad was a plumber who worked really hard to support six children, and Mum was busy at home. The four brothers shared a room, a bunk bed on each side. It wasn't luxurious.