Quotes from Sol Campbell

The main thing is to have strings to your bow. You get your badges, you see where life is, and then you see what things come your way, if any.

My parents worked hard. My mother, Wilhelmina, was a very strong woman. She had to be with 12 kids. She would do anything for the family. She was a light, the glue in the family.

I'm used to having strong women around me. My mother was. My wife is. I like their strong mentality.

As a player I was taught the importance of working four or five passes within your team and then stretching the play. That's something I believe in strongly as a coach.

Fifa would benefit hugely from the experience of former players from a variety of backgrounds including Africa and Asia. There aren't many senior staff who have played at the top level and the organisation needs balance.

I've got a furniture range with my wife, and I want to get into designing hotels and restaurants as well. We've got a big studio in Victoria and a showroom in Belgravia. I've always been interested in architecture.

I don't want to sit by the edge, like some other guys who have played their game. Earned money, have nice lifestyles, and don't say anything.