Alan Shearer

The managers are getting paid very well by their respective clubs to do a job for their clubs not the country they are working in.

I hope I never have to face that feeling of missing and sending my country or team out of a competition.

Football's not just about scoring goals - it's about winning.

There are not many times when I get nervous, but I do a little bit with penalties.

I don't watch a lot of TV, to be honest. With three kids I have my hands full.

Somewhere along the line you've got to do your apprenticeship. But I'd want half a chance of being successful at it.

The fans have what they want. They want entertainment, they want passion and they want commitment.

I've got a great life that I really enjoy. But there is something chewing at me inside: that adrenaline rush from football, I miss that.

Management interests me at some stage in my life, I have always said that. When that will be I really couldn't tell you.

I have had interviews and got close to taking a managerial job. I would consider going back into football.

It doesn't matter that I didn't win a trophy because I did it my way and I lived the dream.

Some players are criticised for having no loyalty. Well, I wanted to go back home and play for the club I supported. I don't think that's a crime.