“In '98, we were not the best team. But after that, we had the anger to...” — Marcel Desailly Quote

“In '98, we were not the best team. But after that, we had the anger to prove to the whole world we were the best. From '99 to '01, we were No 1. With that there is stress, pressure, and we did not handle it when the World Cup came in 2002.”

“As far as penalties are concerned, you have to be used to taking them and you have to be confident.”

“At 36, as soon as you have an injury, then it is difficult to overcome.”

“I've got a massive opportunity here with a great bunch of players to represent England at a World Cup; that's my biggest focus now.”

“You can't win the World Cup without playing the big boys.”

“I definitely feel like winning the U17 World Cup helped me play on a big stage and not feel the pressure as much.”