Bars Quote by Stuart Law

The level of English teams is high.

— Frank Rijkaard

We want to change the way people think about England teams. At the men's tournaments, we haven't exceeded expectations, and it's the same with…

— Lucy Bronze

We're too focused on tradition in England, like always having to play 4-4-2. Sometimes you need to experiment, drop a bit deeper so you…

— Joey Barton

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

— Jack Butland

Let me be clear about something: I've never changed my attitude towards playing for England. I've always wanted to play all three formats. That…

— Jofra Archer

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

— Marouane Fellaini

I just think, obviously as players, we're held to a higher standard. I've had to watch myself on that, but I think if we're…

— Matt Barnes

In general when I came in at Man United, the standards were not right.

— Erik ten Hag

I think England has to change the way they are teaching football because football is changing, and the method isn't changing as much.

— Patrick Vieira

I have noticed that, for fans in England, the Premier League stands above the rest.

— Ilkay Gundogan

Its easy to underestimate how much scrutiny players are under in England. Look at someone like Wayne Rooney - having to deal with it…

— Emile Heskey

I always think the same: English players don't generally leave England, which is strange. But of course, the Premier League's got the reputation as…

— Gary Cahill