This is about how good the mind can be. When I broke my leg in 2008 I went to see Steve, who’s a psychologist. I’m quite insecure and I was wondering if I’d ever kick a ball again but he gave me belief in myself.
I like autobiographies and Freddie and I have become best pals. He was magnificent in the Ashes series in 2005 then you read this and see what a down?to?earth character he is. It shows how a normal lad from Preston, with hard work, became a superstar.
Keane is opinionated and to the point and I love reading about him. I found out in this book why he didn’t sign me for Sunderland when I was leaving Blackburn. He says it was because he didn’t like the “Whassup!” voicemail message on my phone. Unbelievable, huh?
This looks at sportspeople such as Tiger Woods and asks whether talent is more important than practice. I’m going to get my boy to read it. He’s 12 and wants to be a footballer. My view is you’re born with a talent but it means nothing without hard work.
Rio talks about the two styles of management at Manchester United under David Moyes and Sir Alex Ferguson and gives a great insight into a successful team. We used to hate each other. I’m the only person who got him sent off in the league. Now we’re good mates.
Chris gave me one of my first breaks on radio when I was new to the commentary business, which was massively encouraging. He’s had his struggles but got to the top and is one of the best minds on radio.
Robbie's book: I’ll Tell You What, is out now (Constable, £18.99).