"As a youngster, I was considered exceptional, and in many ways that was to my detriment." — Michael Owen

An emotion that lives with me is a sense of 'what might have been' had injuries not robbed me of my most lethal weapon - speed.

At 18 to 20, I was probably one of the quickest things around, at the peak of my powers.

I find it hard to say no to people.

There's nothing quite like a World Cup.