The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.

I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd.

The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere.

I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise.

I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers.

I am still young and being the [England] squad is really good for me although I've still got a lot to learn.

I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'

You want to play in the best stadiums against the best players - your Real Madrid's and Barcelona's - you want to play those teams.

If you have an argument with someone and you sulk, sometimes you don't want to speak to them. But it is important to keep your friends close to you and do the right things.

I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.

I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

Strange, I thought, how you can be living your dreams and your nightmares at the very same time.

Only God can take our failures and turn them into victories.

There is no bigger gratification than the realization of the things you believe in after overcoming all the odds.

Death is most terrifying to those who have yet to live.

For dhrames always go by conthraries my dear.

I never saw any lamp shining more brilliantly than the lamp of silence.

Take away freedom of speech, and the creative faculties dry up.

The day we fret about the future is the day we leave our childhood behind.

The next time your core beliefs are challenged - try being curious instead of furious.

I feel like every word I say now, I can really inspire people.