Former Liverpool star takes family out of UK because it ‘isn’t what it was 15 years ago'

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In terms of what I've earned throughout my career, that's nothing."My brother earns more working in a hotel in London, so it was never about coming here for the money."Expanding further on his latest switch, Shelvey acknowledges enjoying his football and departing England was also a driving force.He said: "I've had my time. I'm happy and content."I'm just at the stage now where I want to enjoy football.

It's about waking up, enjoying what I do and spending time with my family."If I'm honest, I don't want my children growing up in England any more. We're very lucky that we lived in a nice part of the UK but where I'm from, originally, you can't have nice things in my opinion."I'd never wear a watch in London any more.

You can't have your phone out in London, in my view."He added: "I'm not massive on reading politics. I'm not going to sit here and comment on things like that because I'm not clever enough to, and I'll get myself into trouble if I carry on, but I just feel that the UK isn't what it was 10 to 15 years ago."The now 33-year-old spent three years at Liverpool between 2010 and 2013, making 69 appearances and scoring seven times.