During my time as England captain I have always been both helpful and direct in my communications with the ECB..

I am not bound by material things. It's being successful that drives me forward. I love success. I don't wake up in the morning thinking 'Great - I'v….

I love living in London but I would like to buy a place in Dubai and spend a few months of the year out there..

I used to lie awake at night, willing myself to put in the hard work, the determination, the passion..

I have never been racist..

Everyone is into male grooming..

I have no interest in anyone who wants to criticise me, or doesn't like me despite never having met me..

I am who I am, in terms of shooting from the hip occasionally..

It's not fun facing a ball going 97 mph, trust me..

I get along fine with the press..

A good four to six weeks is about right for a proper break..

I've had to calm down, I have a kid! It is amazing. It's the best thing ever. Nothing better than it..

I have played a lot of Test cricket with Paul Collingwood over the past year. I seem to be spending more time with him than my fiancee..

It's the weight of expectation that's the hardest to deal with, really, from my point of view..

I can never sit still for five minutes..

The hardest thing is that you can't trust people now. You just can't..

The boys are so well-rounded, they're so self-disciplined, there is so much camaraderie.

I always say that things are meant to be and everything happens for a reason, so I don't have any regrets..

I've seen how Rahul goes about his innings & that's something I want to get myself involved with..

I don't feel sorry for myself..

I have some real big goals with England..