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I always wanted kids I could take to work, and for them to experience the things I experience. So, having three boys as a footballer was a dream.

I've got my wife. I've got my four kids. I've got parents, grandparents still, and three really good friends. It's all you need. I'd rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.

I'm used to being around kids. Even when I was growing up in London, I had an older sister, I had a younger sister that I used to look after from time to time.

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 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.

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'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.

No one's ever really given me any style advice. I wear what I want, and it doesn't matter what other people think.

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

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.

I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.

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

Is the Pope Catholic. No I'm serious. I really need to know.

I knew it was my time to retire, when I saw Messi running past me.

I respect all religions, but I'm not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people. I wasn't brought up in a religious way, but I believe there's something out there that looks after you.

Throughout my career I have been pretty successful, I've played for some pretty big teams, represented my country quite a few times, and played for managers without sentiment.

Kids can have great passion and great ability but if you have the facilities for your particular sport that can give you the inspiration to become a sportsman.

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 stay as a team. I might be England captain, but that doesn't mean I get treated differently.

The buzz is still with me. I get goose bumps.

I love scoring goals for England and playing for England. That's one of the reasons I didn't retire - I love playing for my country.