Around the world Quote by Steven Gerrard

There are a lot of people in England with good football knowledge.

— Fernandinho

Everyone knows that England are a far better team than their World Cup performance suggests. It's vital that we play with confidence and take…

— Paul Sculthorpe

I think England's always good at making something special.

— Edwin van der Sar

I've not just played for England. I've done it for all the black players out there - to prove that they can do it.

— Ashley Cole

I know that nothing can be taken for granted, and there is still a lot of hard work ahead of me. However, I am…

— Declan Rice

Because of players like myself, Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne and so many others, the game in England is at such a high level.

— Gianfranco Zola

It does take a lot of effort to perform, playing for England. It's a huge amount of sacrifice to do and one day I…

— Alastair Cook

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

— Matteo Guendouzi

The talent in England is massive, there are so many great players.

— Andy Carroll

There's a lot of work behind the scenes that prepare us for match days and to win football matches.

— James Ward-Prowse

I don't feel like I have anything to prove to the fans in England - but I know that in England they did not…

— Shinji Kagawa

To be in the England squad, you have got to be playing well and your standards have got to be up there.

— Jack Butland