I was playing in non-league as a teenager –when i lifted the premier league trophy, i had no right to be in that position

Troy Deeney had been out of prison for just nine months when he scored the goal he’s most remembered for. The frontman would later find the net nearly 50 times in the Premier League, but he’ll forever

You made your debut for Rangers at a packed Ibrox against Panathinaikos in July – what was that like? The size of this club is mad. Playing in that Champions League qualifier was like nothing I had ex

Look through the Spain line-up that won the 2010 World Cup Final, or the Barcelona side that clinched the Champions League at Wembley a year later, and you’ll find only one name who’s still playing fo

In recent years you’ve spent time working in China. That must have been quite an experience? I had two spells there. The opportunity first came not long after I left my job with the FA. My kids were g

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You recently launched a clothing range with artwork inspired by your tattoos and personal motto, ‘Dream big’. What tattoos do you have? I’ve got a tattoo of an owl to represent home, as we’ve got a ba