First question, what's it like being a professional footballer ?
What was it like making your debut a 15?
Regarded as one of the brightest young talents, what did you make of the hype?
"It was nice to be regarded as a player with a bright future and to be recognised for the craft you put so much time and effort in to succeed. However if you believe all the hype and only get encouraged when people say you are great, only means you will be discouraged when they say your not. So I've always tried to listen the opinions of others with a "pinch of salt".
What's the pressure like being a footballer?
"When my contract expired at Spurs, I had several offers to move to clubs in England. However, at that time in my career I understood that it wasn't about moving to the biggest club possible, it was about me rebuilding and moving somewhere where I would have the platform to show what I can do, to grow in confidence and really enjoy just playing every week again.
Was moving to Belgium hard?
"Growing up I always knew there was something out there but that was it really. My family weren't religious either. My main focus was football so that kept me out of trouble and mischief whilst growing up in London.
"However my sister became a Christian when I was 16 and the way her life changed really made an impact on me. She invited me to church several times but i kindly declined but one Sunday I decided to join her. That was the first time I heard the Gospel, (The good news of Jesus Christ). I realised that day that even though I was a good person in my own eyes, the bad news was that I had sinned more times in my life than I could count and I needed to be forgiven and made right with God.
How do you deal with pressures in football as a Christian?
Is it hard being a Christian in football?
Do you have to conform to any stereotype as a footballer?
What do your team-mates say about your faith?
What advice would you give to young aspiring players?
Finally, what advice would you give to Christians who hide their faith?
A huge thanks to John for speaking to Cross The Line, we really appreciate your time.