In the same interview he went on to say that his selection in the starting line-up for the infamous Tyne-Wear derby was a case of "too much, too young" and said that he would have preferred to play in that game when he was 26 or 27, rather than 20.
During the same interview, he elaborated on his selection for the starting lineup in the infamous Tyne-Wear derby, describing it as a situation where "young talent was thrust into the spotlight too soon." He also expressed his preference to have played in that game at an older age, around 26 or 27.