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I have always maintained a high level of fitness, and that is why I am still able to handle the demands of playing in the Premiership. People have always commented on my fitness, and it's something I pride myself on.

I generally like to stay fit.

I'm going to the gym and really taking care of myself and trying to stay fit, eating properly.

I'm enjoying myself this year and for once I'm not chasing my fitness.

I keep fit by running after my three boys all day.

More than anything I want to be fit so I don't get out of breath when I play football with the kids.

I've got to do everything extra to put myself in the best shape to get in the World Cup squad.

I would like to thank everyone who supported me to be fit for the Euros. I had some fitness problems before the tournament, but I am here now!

I've always stayed pretty fit. I felt I needed to give myself energy by exercising and things like that.

Basically my whole life revolves around soccer. I don't take many vacations. Everything just gets put on the back burner because of my training. I miss out on a lot of weddings and family functions. But at the end of the day, I'm sitting here as a world champion, and it feels pretty good.