I have this complex. I don’t like too much exposure. I don’t know why it is. Maybe it’s bred in me, because my dad always told me to be humble and don’t think you’re too...

You always have a think about it (captaining) but there were always players who were there for longer. It’s a big surprise to me.

Leading my country out at the World Cup was something I’ll never forget.

I think we’ve got this inner confidence now,

I would not be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won the league.

I feel confident, happy, I’m enjoying myself, and that’s what it’s all about. That’s why I play football because I love it.

I am a Libra so I have to balance things.

Football is very unpredictable, so who knows what is going to happen? Anything is possible in football.

I had plenty of offers to do sponsorships and TV commercials, but it’s just not in me. I would love to get that out of me, but I just don’t feel comfortable with it.

The captaincy felt weird. I have not had this responsibility since I captained the under-20s (Australian team),

I don’t really like being emotional. Public displays of emotion, I don’t really do that sort of stuff. I don’t know why. I would like to be the type that doesn’t worry about that.

Playing at home, you saw what their crowd was like when they were going forward, it was really an extra man for them, … And I think the crowd in Sydney is going to back...

All my life my priority was football, football, football. I was just fully focused on that and when my kids were born that focus changed gradually. I had something in my life that changed my...

He is the best manager that I’ve worked with. I’ve never dealt with a person who has his type of ability to be able to get every single player, even those on the bench, to...

For most of my career I’ve been very lucky to have avoided major injuries.

The UEFA Cup is now what we focus on. It’s a huge game for us in Rome and it’s all to play for.

To get into the semi-finals of the Uefa Cup is a fantastic achievement, but to do it in that manner is incredible.

We’re not going to go there just to make us the numbers,

That was a great night and one I will remember for a long time. Now it’s time to do the same again and create history.

The Uruguayans do a great job of supporting their team and we need Australians to do the same. Every bit of support is crucial.

I’ll tell you if we get four weeks together we’re going to be flying,