England Quote by Gareth Southgate

As an England fan, you want to be involved in the big tournaments, especially when they are playing in your home stadium.

— Callum Wilson

Everything has to be within the rules, but the physical side in England is why it's such a competitive league.

— Marouane Fellaini

Of course, I want to play for England as often as I can and at major tournaments.

— Jack Butland

If I was playing for my local club I'd want to play in exactly the same way as if I was playing for England…

— Joe Root

Ultimately it's your club form that decides whether you play at a World Cup because there aren't many England games throughout the season.

— Chris Smalling

I have never thought of a scenario where international football was not a massive part of our [England] game.

— Michael Owen

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

— Ronaldo

I would never dream of telling them how to play but it would be amazing if England won the World Cup.

— Phil Taylor

I have never had the opportunity to play in England, so I know little about it.

— Zinedine Zidane

English teams recognise you can control a game without possession.

— Darren Fletcher

If you don't play for your club regularly, you won't play for England.

— Darren Bent

Anything is possible, and if an opportunity turned up, and it was under the right circumstances, I would love to come back to England…

— Edgar Davids