Best match and why?
England v Italy was very good, full of quality and
pace from both teams. But nothing beats Holland
taking Spain apart 5-1. That was counter-
attacking football at its best.
Favourite player and why?
I have to go for Neymar over Lionel Messi and
Arjen Robben. There is huge pressure on Brazil’s
poster boy but he is responding brilliantly. He had
a difficult season with Barcelona and people
wondered whether the hype was right but he has
been outstanding.
What’s lifted your heart?
Watching Brazil sing the national anthem. It’s
inspiring and reminded me of playing for
Liverpool, when the crowd and team are as one.
There is no better feeling in football than when
you have that support.
What’s depressed you?
The Luis Suarez affair. But watching Spain give
away their crown away so meekly wasn’t nice.
Some of the best players we’ve seen on the
world stage deserved a better exit.
Best goal?
Robin van Persie against Spain. The ball to find
him from Daley Blind was pinpoint, the execution
of the diving header was first class and his
celebration with Louis van Gaal put the icing on it.
What’s surprised you?
How the Europeans have struggled. I thought the
days of European teams not travelling well had
gone but seeing England, Italy and Spain lose to
South American opposition shows they have
found the conditions, quality and home support
too tough to handle.
Sum up the World Cup in three words.
Goals, goals, goals!

Pls, indicate the source as we all know that you didn't play for Liverpool FC, thanks.