Jamie Redknapp

It's not enough just being a good passer of the ball.

I suppose it hacks me off sometimes when people go on about all the other stuff, because I have really worked hard at my game, and I've been incredibly dedicated in getting myself fit, and getting my game right.

Sometimes, you just get a label and it sticks.

People have always thought of me as a passer of the ball, but you can't just be that these days.

You've got to do it all, the physical as well as the skilful.

As I say, you get labelled. To stop all that, I've got to win things - that's the only way you make your mark.

I've been at Liverpool for eight years, and the time has come for us to start achieving.

I'm enjoying myself this year and for once I'm not chasing my fitness.

In the past I've had a bad injury, and then struggled when I've got back because I've been unfit.

My dad knows the business, and he tells me I've got to do what's best for me.

Although my dad Harry is the manager of West Ham, we get on very well.

Once Liverpool had asked me to sign again, there was no hesitation.

I've had two or three injuries when with England and it's been a bit bizarre.

People ask me why I keep getting injured but I have just had to accept it is one of those things that happen.

There is pressure every day as a footballer.

You can't play when you're not 100% fit especially at this level.

The way I am, I like to look forward instead of looking back.

But I've never once thought that I wouldn't get back, as if you do think like that, then you're in trouble.

You have to be professional and think about the future.

People always seem to be interested in my private life because I'm married to a pop star.

But I just want to be known for my football.

I haven't achieved as much as I should have done in my career.

I'm a footballer, that's my job and that's all I want to be known for.

I enjoy spending time at home or going out for a quiet meal in a restaurant.

But what goes on in my life outside of the game should be my business.