English football Quote by Pepe

Football in England is much more direct that in Spain - not just in terms of tactics or style but in the overall approach.

— David Silva

English football is very strong physically, but Spanish football is more technical.

— Marco van Basten

English football is changing: the champions don't play a 'typical' English style, for example. But in general, it's quicker than in Spain: more counter-attacks,…

— Juan Mata

Obviously, culturally, England's style of play is a lot more direct and physical. In Spain, they're a lot more patient, and they have the…

— Toni Duggan

The game in Spain is more about technique and about getting more touches on the ball. That's why I like it so much.

— James Rodriguez

The style is the same at all levels, which facilitates things: bring the ball out from the back, keep possession, work gaps to create…

— David de Gea

English football is very physical, much more so than Spanish football - I felt it in the first match.

— Aymeric Laporte

From my personal observations, the Spanish style of play, with a large number of passes, is somewhat similar to the Brazilian one.

— Fred

I prefer to play in Spain than in the Premiership. Spanish football is more like my qualities.

— Mario Gotze

I've said in the past that I'd like to play in Spain one day, because it is a league that is good technically and…

— James Rodriguez

If you go in Spain, you have to play with another style. The English culture is the English culture. If you come here, you…

— Claudio Ranieri

Here the football is more physically strong. The Spanish are more technical. In Italy more tactical. In England... you have to run. We don't…

— Fabio Capello