I have been looking after the children. My wife has taken time off.

I have been keeping myself fit. I am going on holiday next week in the Mediterranean so that I can really unwind after the football season and have a rest.

I have been inundated with offers to move into a career in television or film, and these, too, are tempting.

I loved being back out on the pitch. Although I have not been in full training, I felt pretty good.

English football has just had a transfer window imposed for the first time, so it will be interesting to see how managers cope with the squads they have until it re-opens.

I am still feeling my calf strain, so I have been unable to train this week. I will again have to sit out the weekend action, but the lads are climbing ever higher to safety.