“Perfect partners don't exist. Perfect conditions exist for a limited time in which partnerships express themselves best.”

“Nice to see your home fans boo you. That's what loyal support is.”

“You can learn more from the lows than the highs. The highs are great but the lows make you really look at things in a different way and want to improve. Every player will have both in their careers and I have, but what you get is that experience which is so important to perform at your best.”

“Perfect partners don't exist. Perfect conditions exist for a limited time in which partnerships express themselves best.”

“When famous people come up to you it's a bit weird, but it's an honour, really, when they recognise you and want to chat to you for a bit.”

“I just hate losing and that gives you an extra determination to work harder.”

“I would love to play alongside Wayne Rooney. He does the running of two or three players and makes a lot of space. We would be the perfect combination.”