The question
What thought won't let you sleep?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
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Infinity. I can’t get my head round it.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 February 2026 source ↗
The fear of nightmares.
Worry that I am not going to work.
Nothing – I’ve got some great tablets!
I sleep very well. Nothing keeps you awake when you know within yourself how much you care, how much you give, and that you always try your best. And that’s true for me, whether it’s on the pitch, on the international stage leading the line for my country, or at home.
Sickeningly, it’s probably my wife, because she’s a legend.
Working in farming in Somerset at 18, there were elements that were awful, and they were all really edifying. I mean, feeding chickens in sleet was hard work but I am so glad I did it.
This morning, in a really great conversation with my dad.
Not having my injuries: shoulders, knees and ankles. I did a lot of contact sports as a kid.
Trying quite hard.
I don’t care that much about legacy. Within family I do, but not externally.
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