It's a real acting challenge. There is no slow build here. There is no time for a long story arc. The lights come up and - boom! - you have to show the audience who that character is and what emotional state they're in.

It's a nice acting challenge for me because the character's much older and he's Jewish and he's quite lonely. At first he feels like his home is being invaded by this person and they have a few spats, but then he discovers the younger character is also Jewish and he grabs a hold of that. (Gardiner) has other secrets that at first tear us apart then bring us together at the end.

It's an exciting move, a real challenge with one of Europe's big clubs. Knowing a coach like Koeman really wanted me in his side was enough to convince me it was the right thing to do.

We knew 2003 was going to be a challenge, but it appears it's going to be more of a challenge than we expected.

Who teach the mind its proper face to scan, And hold the faithful mirror up to man.

The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone is great fun.