My brother is gay - he's a couple of years older than me, and I could not be more proud of him. It was right for him. If a player was going through something similar at a younger age, I feel I would be understanding because I was there to watch it with my brother.

Teams do not make their debut in the first XI - individuals do - but it is the team that enables the individual to get the best out of himself. Football IQ, I call it, understanding roles and the team structure.

Life isn't just about football. The adventure starts when you finish, and I'm looking forward to that.

In the past, before games, I would near enough make myself ill. Nerves and stuff.

As any female executive with a family knows, you're making mental lists all through the night. You're often not sure you've managed to sleep at all.

Getting and keeping my immunity became very important to me. For I needed to take care of myself and my family. No one else was worried about me.

The Labour party is mainly full of amazing people who care so much about equality and social justice they are probably a bit of a bore at a family do.

When Courtney's mother and I first separated I tried to be Disney Dad, showering her with gifts, trips and then I snapped out of it. You don't have to try to impress your kids. If they're not getting what they need from you, they will let you know.