I've often said it's not just the level of your opponent: it's can you handle wearing the shirt and playing for England? — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
The players can associate playing for England with enjoyment, fun, and not being under siege and feeling everything is against them. There's an energy and a connection back. That's important in the short, mid, and long term as well. — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
If we want to be a top team, we can't get to 3-0 and suddenly decide not to play without the ball. We have… — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
Ultimately, playing at international level, at all age groups, is good for a player's development, and that is good for clubs, too. — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
In the end, success in a shoot-out is being able to perform a particular skill under pressure. — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
Good teams, whatever the circumstances or the atmosphere or the pitch, find a way of playing. — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
No England international is a practice match. Every time you wear this shirt, it is of importance for you, the country, and the supporters. — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
I'm committed to England, simple as that. I don't need to hedge my bets in keeping doors open or keeping things alive. — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
I guess, at a club, you feel supported. Sometimes, with the national team, it hasn't always felt that way. — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
I've got to think through all of those things - competition for places, players who need match minutes, and keeping the unity of the… — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
In a team, you need players who are technically good and can perform under pressure. — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
You have to be savvy. You have to be tactically aware, because that's what makes the difference in the big matches. — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
You give everything you have, build friendships within your team - in international football, you give everything for your country and play in a… — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
When something goes wrong in your life, it doesn't finish you, and you should become braver, knowing that you've got to go for things… — Gareth Southgate Copy Share Image
