Interview by Stevie Brown 

Balanced?

How healthy is Lee Dixon?
  
  


Do you take any vitamins or supplements?

Glucosamine for my knee and ankle - 22 years of football didn't do them any favours.

Do you prefer healthy food or fast food?

Healthy. I am involved in the ownership of the Riverside Brasserie in Bray, so no fast food for me.

Have you ever dieted?

I've never had to - I'm the same weight as when I was playing. The only difference is the proportion of body to muscle fat.

Do you take any exercise?

Pilates once a week. I also work out in the gym once a week. All my other exercise comes from playing golf.

How do you chill out?

Golf - I'm a three handicap, which is better than Gary Lineker, who plays off six. I also drive my Caterham on track days at Brands Hatch and Donington.

What foods do you always have in your trolley?

Fruit, lots of it. Also pasta and pasta sauces - I can't leave the football food behind. I've even been known to make my own pasta.

What have you eaten so far today?

Cereal, fruit and toast. A sandwich. Pasta and salad, and a glass of shiraz.

Do you drink?

I drink the odd beer, and a little too much wine.

Any vices?

Red wine.

What stresses you out?

When I've got too many things to think about.

Are you vain?

A little, but aren't all footballers, especially those on telly?

· Lee Dixon is a World Cup studio analyst for the BBC. England v Paraguay is on BBC1 today at 12.30.

 

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