Sven Eriksson
Sven Eriksson
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I spoke to Michael today and he said he had some pain but he had a scan today and they said that's normal. He was very optimistic, very confident that he'll be okay.
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John Terry will be there. Yesterday he did everything and today he did everything. He looked fit and sharp.
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I have spoken with the players concerned today and I have been very pleased with their reaction and am confident my relationship with them has not been damaged in any way. I would like to assure everyone, especially the fans, that I'm 100 percent committed to the England job.
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I have spoken to David James today and explained to him that, on this occasion, I think it's best not to select him,
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I always said we have to do better than we did in Japan, and that was the quarter-finals, but I also said if we had the players who are fit I think we have a squad who can win the World Cup. I think we are that good, I believe it and the important thing is the players believe it, they believe it much more today than four years ago.
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He was absolutely fantastic. The development of that player - a couple of years ago you knew he would be that good. But today he was very good. I think he was our best man today.
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The importance of this win is enormous. The performance today was up and down. We knew it would be a difficult game and that Wales would fight for every ball.
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The priority is a sage, inspiring, leader-by-example who is unyielding in principle and valor.
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I've seen Kieran play on a number of occasions this season and there is no doubt he's a tremendous young talent,
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I spoke to Michael on Thursday and we talked for 10 minutes. He is worried about his club football but has even more worries about the national team in a World Cup year.
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I should be happy if we can go on playing like we did, I think we played a fantastic game yesterday. If you take away the last three minutes of extra-time, they did exactly what we asked them to do. Knowing the English mentality, I think they will look forward to Thursday.
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Every time France doesn't win a football game it is a surprise. I think they (Croatia) played very, very well and it will be a tough game on Monday for us.
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The team is stronger and technically better and much more experienced. I have a confident team, much more confident than four years ago. They know they can beat any team.
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I've always said we're one of five teams that can win it and if all our players are fit and healthy, I think we'll do very well.