Character Quote by David Wagner

You do see very few English players going abroad and those that do are largely good players otherwise they wouldn't have gone, but I…

— Chris Smalling

Every great player has a big character. I don't know any player with a lot of quality who just has quality - you have…

— Samir Nasri

I've just enjoyed playing for England - it's an amazing job.

— James Anderson

The only people who should play for England are English people

— Jack Wilshere

In the English league, there are great players everywhere. It's impressive.

— Matteo Guendouzi

There are many good players in England who are very good in the air. When you're up against Nemanja Vidic or Vincent Kompany, it's…

— Marouane Fellaini

I feel what I feel, and in the Premier League, there are some special things, but the pitch is the same. What I believe…

— 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

There are so many great players in the Premier League and of course the big teams are always the favourites, but the teams below…

— Roberto Carlos

English fans love spectacular players like Alan Shearer and that is exactly what United have now signed. He has magic in his boots. The…

— Cristiano Ronaldo

As a player it is great to experience many other ways of playing, other tactics and other mentalities. I have played in several countries…

— Djibril Cisse

Players who play in the Premiership play everywhere - they are strong, quick, and have good technique. It is the best football.

— Patrice Evra