Sticking to a routine helps you get in the zone for the match. I always put my left shinpad on before my right. When I go out onto the pitch, I take three hops on my left leg - but I don't know why I started. I must have seen Messi do it or something.

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I think friendship in football is a massive part of the team.

Versatility is an extra string to a player's bow.

All players go through injuries in their career, but I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

I've played so many games of football now, and even though it is at a higher level, at the end of the day, football is football. You are just playing with better players.

When I played in goal at Stamford Bridge, I realised that's not my best position.

Clubs will lose great players, and great players will come in.