In the first instalment of an exciting new series eurosport.yahoo.co.uk grabbed a minute of the Portsmouth defender's time and got the scoop they all wanted - Lauren is a Barack Obama man.

- If you were one of the A-Team, who would you be?

It would be between BA Baracus and the guy with the white hat - Face. Not Murdock!

- If a grizzly bear and a tiger shark had a fight who would win?

Where are they fighting - in the water or on land? I'd have to go for the bear.

- What is your favourite film?

Shawshank Redemption

- When was the last time you threw a punch?

[Laughs] I can't say. It wasn't that long ago.

- How big is your television?

40 inches

- Barack Obama, John Edwards or Hillary Clinton?

Obama - He brings something new, something fresh. He will change everything. I'm not a Republican, definitely not.

- Who is your ideal woman?

Spanish or Italian. Mediterranean and dark.

- What is your culinary speciality?

Spanish food. A mixture of rice, lentils and beans.

- Is darts a sport?

It's a sport. You don't have to like it, but it's a sport.

- What car do you drive?

Mercedes CL 500.

- What is your favourite gadget?

YouTube. You can find all sorts of funny things there.

- What annoys you?

The most simple thing can annoy me, mainly mess.

- Who is the best player you have ever played with?

I have played with so many! At Arsenal I was with Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, Robert Pires. I can't choose one as it shows a lack of respect to the others. Technically Bergkamp was the best of all.

Interview by Alex Chick / Eurosport