I had won 64 caps by the age of 25.
If you are always talking about the past, then you don't really have much in the present.
I do not like to use a player solely to make a member of the opposing team, for one simple reason: when we cannot retrieve the ball, we are forced to defend with ten men, giving the opponents an advantage.
I don't mind individuality in a team. In fact, I encourage it. I don't care if you have green hair, white boots, or are full of opinions. All I ask if that you are never above the team.
The Messi of the early years was a phenomenon, but he always wanted to finish off the move. Now he goes past one, two, or three players and is happy to give an assist to a team-mate - it makes him more dangerous and more difficult to stop than ever before.
The Copa del Rey is a two-legged match, but it is an important game like every other.
I sometimes go for drives with my wife around south Wales, and always the people are so friendly and so passionate.
I've played under many managers - some fantastic, some average, and some not so good. Even if it's not intentional, you log the good ideas and the bad ones.
It's always good to hear when players aren't out for as long as you thought they would.
I played the way I did it because I knew it was effective. My intention was to win always, not to gain applause.
Robben is more of a one-on-one individualist. He's a player who can decide a game.
At Brondby, we had Daniel Agger, who came up from the youth. He had two years in the team, and then we sold him to Liverpool for nearly £7 million, which is a lot of money in Denmark. As a manager, that gives you even greater satisfaction that winning something as a player.
I played at the highest level for 17 years and won so many titles.
We have to let them grow, because young players can always improve. That goes for Jack Wilshere, too.
I don't think people can imagine a Liverpool team without Gerrard. It is like Raul at Real Madrid and Puyol at Barcelona. They are a rare breed, these types of players.
It's always difficult to play the big teams, but I would rather play them at the start of the season.
The Copa del Rey is a different competition. It is football in its purest form and is different from the continuity of the league.
I would rather have a job where I can look up in the table, not downwards.
I enjoyed my time in the Premier League and in Qatar.
A small squad means everyone feels part of it and integrated.
