Alan Hansen

I had no plans once I finished my football career, which was a problem, so I had to go looking for work. Television was the one area that it was easier to get a job than anywhere else.

I always wanted to be a golfer, only I realised that if I'd played golf I would have been skint.

The scar on my forehead is from running through a plate-glass panel when I was 15. I had 27 stitches, which took two hours.

I don't really go out that much, if I'm honest. I'm quite a recluse. If I had my way, I'd probably be at home most of the time with a book and a cup of tea or glass of wine.

Some politicians that I've seen have been brilliant with the public. They almost speak with the skill of an actor.

My father loved Brazilian football, a diehard follower, so of course, he hated Germany and always rooted against them, always.