"I don't regret the decision to retire. My body was losing its edge. I was taking longer to recover from injuries. You have to get out at some point."

"To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country."

"As a footballer you always want to test yourself against the best."

"I always used to go for blondes and quiet girls, but Victoria is the total opposite - dark and loud."

"I don't think I have reached a plateau. I have just reached the level where I am today. But I need to go above it."

"Like any parent, I just want the best for my kids, whatever they decide to do. They will choose what path they want to follow, and we will always be there to encourage them."

"I'll never forget where I'm from, never forget my roots. It doesn't matter where I live. I'm English, simple as that."

"I'll never forget where I'm from, never forget my roots. It doesn't matter where I live. I'm English, simple as that."

"I can play in the center, on the right and occasionally on the left side."

"I have come to accept that if I have a new haircut it is front page news. But having a picture of my foot on the front page of a national newspaper is a bit exceptional."

"I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong husband and a strong father."

"I've always been proud to represent my country, whether it be World Cups, European Championships or just friendly games, I've always been a proud person, I'm very patriotic."

"Some people think that I haven't got the brains to be that clever."

"We've been asked to do 'Playboy' together, me and Victoria, as a pair. I don't think I'll ever go naked, but I'll never say never."

"We've been asked to do 'Playboy' together, me and Victoria, as a pair. I don't think I'll ever go naked, but I'll never say never."

"It is so great that fashion is not a question of price, and it can be more accessible to everyone interested in fashion."

"I've got friends in the different teams I've played for, but family is the most important thing to me. That will always be the case."

"I didn't want to go there [America] at 34 years old and for people to say he's only going for the money. It's not what I'm going out there to do"

"Being a dad is more important than football."

"That was in the past - we're in the future now."

"Hong Kong and Macau are both very dynamic cities. I am always inspired about the culture, people and food in these two cities. There is always so much to do and so much to explore!"

"As soon as I hit the ball, I know if it's in."

"I'm a big fan of old boots."

"I'm not silly enough to think I'm going to change the whole culture ... but I do have a belief that soccer can go to a different level."