Somewhere along the line you've got to do your apprenticeship. But I'd want half a chance of being successful at it. Alan Shearer apprenticeshipchancehalf Change image and share on social
Football's not just about scoring goals - it's about winning. Alan Shearer footballgoalscore Change image and share on social
When I was a young boy I wanted to play for Newcastle United, I wanted to wear the number nine shirt and I wanted to score goals at St James' Park. I've lived my dream and I realise how lucky I've been to have done that. Alan Shearer boydreamgoal share on social
Basically, a manager is a father figure to 20 or 25 blokes. It's about trying to get the best out of them and creating team spirit. Alan Shearer basicallyblokecreate Change image and share on social
The managers are getting paid very well by their respective clubs to do a job for their clubs not the country they are working in. Alan Shearer clubcountryjob Change image and share on social
Some players are criticised for having no loyalty. Well, I wanted to go back home and play for the club I supported. I don't think that's a crime. Alan Shearer backclubcrime Change image and share on social
I don't watch a lot of TV, to be honest. With three kids I have my hands full. Alan Shearer fullhandhonest Change image and share on social
You can take 100 penalties in training, but when you go out on that pitch in front of all those people and the television cameras, it's completely different. Alan Shearer cameracompletelyfront Change image and share on social
I still get butterflies when England are playing. Alan Shearer butterflyenglandplay Change image and share on social
There are not many times when I get nervous, but I do a little bit with penalties. Alan Shearer bitenervouspenalty Change image and share on social
