England Quote by Rio Ferdinand

We have to reduce our expectations of England and we have the players to do it

— Steve McClaren

No matter how much money you have or what kind of cocoon you live in, the reality is that you have lost a game…

— Rio Ferdinand

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

— Michael Owen

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

People have to fear England and not want to play us. The only way of doing that is to play at a high tempo…

— Jordan Henderson

It's a unique situation as well because England is a small country, so it makes it easy for the fans to travel. If we…

— Claudio Reyna

England is a very strong league, with three or four of the best teams in Europe, but, if I had played there, I would…

— Zlatan Ibrahimovic

It is a proud moment to lead England out any time you do and on a world stage it gives it an extra oomph…

— Stuart Broad

If an earthquake were to engulf England tomorrow, the English would manage to meet and dine somewhere among the rubbish, just to celebrate the…

— Douglas William Jerrold

The interest is growing. It's a snowball-effect and I can't see anybody getting in the way of England becoming the best place in the…

— Emma Hayes

We are obsessed in England with the idea that we're not good enough at retaining the ball, and that our players treat it like…

— Jermaine Jenas

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…

— Gareth Southgate