The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

If we go on like this, we will win the group.

We all have knives to our necks, if we want to play in the World Cup. I’m sure they and we will respond in a very positive way. I could not even dream of not...

It is a concern but you can’t worry about that because we have to beat Croatia or draw with them to go through. As a manager I can’t think about leaving Rooney out and hope...

You can’t argue with their choice. He is one of the most improved players I have seen in the last few years.

We are extremely disappointed that these allegations were ever brought into the public domain, particularly when they had been expressly contradicted by previous statements from Ms Alam.

I talked to the Swedish coach before the draw and we agreed we did not want to meet at this World Cup. But overall we are happy with the draw, its not easy but it...

I don’t remember anyone making such an impact on a tournament since Pele in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden,

We still have a very important match against Poland on Wednesday and we will now be focusing all our efforts on winning that match and finishing top of the group. But of course it is...

I’m sitting here with press clippings in front of me and they write that I’m considering the job, but it’s not true.

I don’t want any injuries. But if we want to give the players a fair chance to feel South American football we should meet these teams and not go into the World Cup playing only...

It is still a young squad. Those who were in Japan two years ago are more experienced and they should be better.

When it came to the last 10 minutes, I think we controlled it and they seemed to be out of ideas. Then, when we thought we won the game, it’s a bit of a delusion...

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.

Suddenly, one free kick and one penalty destroyed the evening for us. Football is tough sometimes. We are a little bit down in the dressing room, but it is important tomorrow morning that we keep...

One of Beckham’s sons is in hospital and that was the reason he stayed in Madrid, … He will come here tomorrow afternoon.

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.

I am delighted that we now know we will be taking part in the World Cup in Germany next year,

He was here this morning but we sent him home because he’s not ready. He will be out they think for at least four weeks,

I can’t understand why a player can’t play football until he’s charged.

I am quite sure we will do better but I don’t think we can go out thinking we can make a draw. We have to go out to win because it is dangerous. We will...

I can almost see him in the future … as a leader. I think he has those qualities.

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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

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...