On Monday I helped with a promotion for my local paper "The Bolton Evening News" - hopefully you will have spotted "Sven" and his Bolton Evening News team around the town centre!

Friday saw the launch of "Sven Goran Eriksson's World Cup Football" game as Play station and PC software. This is one of Sven's back-up projects and the way things are going for the England team he may just need that!

I have now placed my bet at Ladbrokes, Horwich. Through their kind donation I have placed a total stake of £100 to benefit two animal charities. Win or lose, the charities will get something.

I have had to turn down yet another "appearance," for the 7th June. This one was particularly unfortunate as it is a barbeque in South Kensington with non other than Warner Music.

All last night I had fantasies of a Beckham type "white tie and diamonds" do, drinking champagne and eating canaps, whilst hobnobbing with the greatest!

Ah well, it's back to earth with a prior commitment in Bolton, a bus ride from my house and at this rate complete with wellies and mac! Then again the BBQ COULD be rained off! I have now received four enquiries regarding my availability for the match against Argentina.

For all you REAL fans, I celebrated my 56th birthday on Wednesday.

Again I will remind you that the Ant and Dec CD was released on Monday.

Back to my fantasy world ... champagne, canaps, strawberries, Atomic Kitten ... aaahhh!