England Quote by Thiago Alcantara

In Spain, the game is more technical; in England, it's more physical, while in Italy, it's more tactical. Each country is a challenge, and…

— Rafael Benitez

Football is more disputed in England than it is in Italy. Every match is a very hard match because the referee doesn't blow his…

— Philippe Coutinho

In Italy, it is all about tactics and playing for a result, whereas in Spain, the focus is on technique and pace. In England,…

— Fabio Capello

Italy have plenty of high-quality players. Newcomers need time to get adjusted to the set-up and the system of play. I'm very young, and…

— Alessandro Del Piero

In Spain, the game's a lot more open. They score a lot more goals. They play football more. Here in Italy, they are much…

— Ronaldo

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

The defenders in Italy are stronger, and that makes me better. Serie A is played in a different way to other leagues.

— Gonzalo Higuain

The difference between Germany and Italy? I think in Serie A there is more quality and the game is quicker, but in Germany it's…

— Marko Arnautovic

As a defender it can also be more frustrating to play in Italy because referees do not tolerate too much physical contact. I loved…

— Jaap Stam

Italy are a very difficult team to play against. They have good defensive qualities.

— Julen Lopetegui

English football is very different from Italian; it's more physical, and matches are always very open.

— Roberto Mancini

Well, Germany and Spain are huge footballing nations with very big clubs. They have greater resources and even more quality in their ranks. They're…

— Stephan Lichtsteiner