Of course it’s a worry. We want to see him on the pitch as soon as possible. I can only wait and see what is happening with him. I think he’s one of those players...

I am thrilled by this hotel. We have a training pitch five minutes from the hotel and it is not too far for our World Cup matches.

It’s a great partnership. Michael Owen will score goals for them and it’s great that he can play together with Shearer, … He’s a big target man, good header, and he will give Michael many...

We are in the most difficult group. No doubt about that.

I know that we can play much better. They went out and did a job. We were brilliant sometimes and created good chances in the first half. They were brilliant in the second half defending....

I’m very open-minded. What is important is that I pick the 23 best players.

That it was more than one (bone) I knew yesterday.

It was not a good tackle and cost him one more yellow card. But if I have something to say to Beckham I will do it to him, not to you.

I think England should be happy, there are groups much more difficult than England’s. The man after me will be happy with this draw. It’s very interesting and very good.

If he stays at Real Madrid then he doesn’t know how much he will play. I think something has to happen very soon, although exactly what, I don’t know.

We have a lot of options — Hargreaves is one and came on very well against France. You could put in Nicky Butt and change the midfield around a little bit, so we will see.

[Law led the tributes to his former teammate while Prime Minister Tony Blair described him as] probably the most naturally gifted footballer of his generation … his ability was an inspiration to everyone who loves...

I don’t look at it as a problem. He has never shown ‘hot’ temperament in the big games. But there isn’t a player in the world who is perfect.

Did I ever doubt that Beckham should carry on as England captain in the future? No way. I have never doubted that. Of course, I appreciate his apology. I haven’t read it exactly, as I...

He came and reported, but there’s no chance he can play football.

It was not the best football I have ever seen but the conditions were very difficult. To get six points in four days and keep two clean sheets is very good.

Talking in general, all the strikers I’ve had in the past 20 years, it’s always a problem if they don’t score in three or four games. All of them make the same small mistake. They...

He showed he is important even if he starts on the bench.

I think we played very well. They scored a fantastic goal but we created the chances during the 90 minutes and I’m very happy we could win in the end.

I really hope, fingers crossed, there will be no injuries, because I always said England will have a great World Cup if all the players are fit.

Ashley has had to pull out. He took a scan and has stress fracture and will be out for one month at least.

If you want to criticize me, do it. We did the job anyhow.

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...

We had a long chat, the agreement was very easy, they are going to do everything they can to get him fit as quickly as possible. We know, of course, it is a serious injury.

I think Michael Owen will play against Northern Ireland, although he hasn’t played much football this season, so we will see on Monday and Tuesday in practice.

David [Beckham] should think that talking is silver, but being quiet is golden.

As long as it makes Michael Owen happy it is good for me and England. It is a great club and he will play more regularly than he did at Real Madrid and he is...

I think if it is tactical things that have gone wrong then you talk about it. What happened last night, I don’t think you talk about that. It happens, unfortunately.

He hasn’t had a lucky season, I must say so it’s a pity. He is almost for sure out of the rest of tournament, but the good thing is he will not miss preseason and...

When he came into the team he was 17 years old and hardly said a word. When he did say something I did not understand because of his accent. Now he has not only grown...

All the small football nations are getting better and better. When we played Macedonia everyone thought it was easy but it ended 2-2.

Wales made life difficult for us, especially hanging in during the first half when I thought we played well,

He’s extremely important as a captain, and one of the best players in the world today. If it’s only a small chance that he can play, you should take it.

Together they have played well in the past and I think they are doing well. Michael Owen has not scored a goal in this tournament yet, but he will score. I’m not worried about that.

It’s almost impossible to defend against him if the right ball comes in.

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...

It will be vital preparation, only a short time before our two away games, against Austria and Poland in September.

It has been a difficult start to the season for us but, together with our victory over Austria, this is the reward for all the hard work that has been done over the last year.

In the second half we defended brilliantly and I don’t remember Austria having a chance.

The chairman is an old man today. He’s sick.

He will be fit, I am sure about that. We will have time to get the fitness we want.

Well, he’s one of those knocking on the door. He’s doing better and better. I saw him twice and went to see him again. He’s knocking on the door. He’s young, if he’s not going...

I think he is a long-term name. He is a very big talent.

As long as it makes Michael Owen happy then it is good news for England. Newcastle is a great club and he will get to play a lot.

It’s good to have these sort of problems.

If we were not in the play-offs, I would not have been here. That is for sure. But if I leave the job, it will be on the England results and not what the press...

I have no idea what I will do after the World Cup, but I am not losing sleep over it. I am not having any discussions, but I think that I will still be working...

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...

England are a magnificent team,

That is the serious stuff but tonight was an excellent football game and that is what we needed at this moment.