I always wanted kids I could take to work, and for them to experience the things I experience. So, having three boys as a footballer was a dream.
Kids can have great passion and great ability but if you have the facilities for your particular sport that can give you the inspiration to become a sportsman.
When I was a kid, I thought my dad was a little bit harsh with me at times. Sometimes I needed an arm around me instead of my dad telling me what I did wrong, but it obviously worked.
I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me.
I've got my wife. I've got my four kids. I've got parents, grandparents still, and three really good friends. It's all you need. I'd rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.
I'm used to being around kids. Even when I was growing up in London, I had an older sister, I had a younger sister that I used to look after from time to time.
My ambition is to just see kids coming here and having fun. I always said that the academy and the kids coming through is not about elitism. It is about boys and girls age eight to 15 coming down, having fun and enjoying themselves.
Like any parent, I just want the best for my kids, whatever they decide to do. They will choose what path they want to follow, and we will always be there to encourage them.
Coaching is not something I'm passionate about. I'm passionate about coaching kids
I'm happy in Madrid, my kids are happy and my wife is happy, so everything's good. If anyone knows about contracts they take a while to sort out.