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I still bump into Spurs fans who say: 'Why did you have to go?' I say back: 'What more could I have done?' I talk to them and I think they appreciate I had good reasons.

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I knew I could play really well in one game, score the winning goal and then, come the next game, I wouldn't play at all or I might come off the bench for the last five minutes. So I was frustrated towards the end of my time at Spurs. I wasn't happy.

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If I ever score against Spurs, I won't celebrate. Even if it's the best goal in the world, I'll keep it subdued. It's a respect thing. The fans were brilliant towards me; I'll be playing against my friends and I can't forget that.

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I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers.

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When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.

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I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.

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To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then you can win games and build confidence. I think the key is just to get off to a good start.

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Going to a major tournament, having that buzz - it's hard to put into words. It's a dream to go there, and to play. It's the biggest thing you can achieve in your career, and to go again would be a dream.

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The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.

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I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Athlete

Born: October 7th, 1982

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