Quotes from Wayne Rooney

Football is made up of all kinds of conflict. In a dressing room, between players, between us and the manager, between us and loads of people who don't seem to matter. It's constant and harsh sometimes.

When I was younger, I used to visualise myself scoring wonder goals, stuff like that.

Football's about the young players, bringing youth team players through to the first team and hopefully getting the best out of them so they can go on to play for their country.

I love football so when I finish playing I would like to still be involved in it somehow and a manager would be my first choice.

I am mentally strong.

If you look at my bookings, they've gone down each season. That's something I'm trying to keep improving. On the pitch you don't want any silly bookings

Becoming a dad means you have to be a role model for your son and be someone he can look up to.

I'm not really that bothered by appearance. I know a few players who go off doing stuff in the mirror ages before they go out to play a game, but I'm not really interested in that.

I've learnt that it is important not to go over the top with aggression, because then either you are going to miss a lot of games, or you are not going to be concentrating on the game you are playing.

I want to score in every game and win things. That's the most important thing.

Growing up, watching the Premier League as far back as I can remember, feeling the trophy and having the medal around my neck was an unbelievable feeling.

The lifestyle I lead as a footballer means I am always in the spotlight.

If I'm staying in a hotel or I'm sleeping on my own I have the hairdryer on.

Unlike others who have been caught swearing on camera, I apologised immediately. And yet I am the only person banned for swearing. That doesn't seem right.

I've started doing my coaching badges, I'd like to be a manager one day.

I grew up an Everton fan, my whole family are Everton fans and I grew up hating Liverpool. And that hasn't changed.

When famous people come up to you it's a bit weird, but it's an honour, really, when they recognise you and want to chat to you for a bit.

I'll keep doing my training and I'm sure the goals will come.

The important thing is to be there, score when needed. It's better if the goals are beautiful, better still if they are important.

Those who said I'm not an out-and-out goal-scorer are probably right. I always feel I could score more.