English football Quote by Alexandre Pato

We have to cut out some of our mistakes, but the main thing in English football is controlling the second ball. Without that, you…

— Pep Guardiola

That is probably the biggest issue about the English game. You need to be a great player and great at striking the ball, of…

— Xabi Alonso

As far as I can judge, English football is not for everybody. You need to have the lungs for it, you need to have…

— Ryan Babel

English football is very, very difficult. It is very disciplined.

— Gennaro Gattuso

When I get the strength of English football, it will be much better for me as I will have more possibilities and options in…

— Timo Werner

You know that when you come to England, there are a lot of players who like to play a more physical game.

— Vincent Janssen

What happens is once you start to understand football, you realise that it's not just about the physical side of the game and chasing…

— Shakira

English football is so physical and fast that when you see a space, you have to go into it with all your speed.

— Yaya Toure

I don't think I would have any problem at all playing in England. I'd love it.

— Ronaldo

Yes, I really like the English style of football for the dynamic play and the competitiveness there is.

— Miguel Almiron

Maybe I don't take certain things for granted as much as some footballers because I remember what it was like to train in a…

— Ashley Barnes

In England, everyone is really physically strong. They can play three games, and then they are ready to play the fourth. If you are…

— Ivan Rakitic