Spent a fantastic few hours with the Sun Bus yesterday along with page 3 girls Ruth and Nichola.

Also joined up with my good friend Charles Yates, Sun features writer.

I am indebted to the Sun for their support since earlyin 2001.

Although they have not always used pictures, they have always paid and looked after me. After that, it was over to my duaghter's for a

family party.

Ah well, the real biggie is on Friday against Argentina, when I am attending a Royal Bank of Scotland function up the road in Bolton.

Unfortunately I lost my charity bet at Ladbrokes as I split the bet, £50 for England to win and £50 for a score of 2/1.

However, because of then kindness of Ladbrokes, I still receive the original £100, a no lose situation!

This will be sent to my charities within the next week or so.

I am attendind a local "opening" as Sven this morning and then a small photoshoot for Burton's.