Alan Shearer birthday: 7 quotes by Premier League's top goal scorer

"Football's not just about scoring goals - it's about winning."

"As a kid I always wanted to be a centre-forward. I wanted the buzz and thrill of scoring goals from an early age."

"Newcastle fans never cease to amaze me. If there was a trophy for best supporters this lot would win it hands down every year."

"The best advice I was given was to stay grounded, stay who you are and never forget where you came from."

"No money in the world can buy a white England shirt."

"I was never a cheat, but I was always painted as the villain."

"My motto in life is 'if you give 100 per cent then no one can ask any more'."