I feel more comfortable with fast players because I try to control the depth. For my qualities, it's what I prefer.

To play for Madrid for 10 years and also being the number nine you have to be very good and have a huge mental strength.

In Madrid there is a lot of competition.

I just play to my strengths and my ability.

I watch a lot of players in my position, but if I had to name a role model, I'd say Lillian Thuram because of the way he carried himself on the pitch and everything he did in his career.

One player who gives me a lot of advice at Real is Pepe. He's taught me never to give up. He always gives 100 per cent on the pitch and he tries to instil that winning mentality in me.

Things come naturally in a career. From experience, I know that things progress season by season.

Kylian keeps learning and going forward, which he does very quickly. It's good that he is ambitious. He is self-confident, it's good. He always wants more.

Kylian is very important for France. We count on him very much.

Sergio Ramos has a winning mentality and has great experience.

I was inspired by players like Pepe or Sergio Ramos because they are defenders and by someone like Cristiano Ronaldo, who is an example for any footballer.

You cannot have the career I'm having, staying at Real Madrid for seven years, without character.

The thing with Mourinho is he asks you to do what you are good at, but not to over-do it.

I trust my team-mates.

Pogba is a good player, I know him very well. For any team he would be fantastic.

It would be against my nature if I shouted or banged the walls.

Winning the Champions League is the dream.

Mourinho kept his word. In the two years I played for him he always kept his word, and he also knew when to throw me in at the right time.

It takes a great strength of character to arrive at Real at 18 years and make a journey like I have so far.

When they are stronger I try to pass in front, that I cannot play. Like Lukaku, for example. He is the strongest forward in the world. He is pure power.

I'm proud to represent my country.

I've been playing more regularly in 2015 because of injuries but also because of technical decisions.

I have memories of watching the Champions League as a kid in France. We all supported different teams and they were intense moments. Great memories.

I have my style of play and people can criticise me for that which is not a problem.