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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

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

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.

I don’t need to tell him (how to score), I couldn’t. I think it’s better I don’t and let him do what he wants to do.

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’m sorry, I’m very disappointed and angry about the second half.

For Wales and Northern Ireland, it’s a dream to beat England and we have to deal with that. It’s like a derby and, remember Wales, it wasn’t easy there.

The priority is a sage, inspiring, leader-by-example who is unyielding in principle and valor.

I don’t travel around the world with a school class, I’m not a school-teacher or the father of a Sunday School.

I know for sure he wants to come back to England. If it’s a London club he will come tomorrow. And it’s up to me to convince him that Birmingham is the right place to...

It’s a ligament injury. They don’t think it’s very serious but they will do a scan tomorrow.

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.

He seems like a different player and very mature in his way of playing. He’s a huge talent and has been doing very well for us

Frank has been slow in coming to his best but once he gets there he will stay there for the rest of the season.

If David feels that he doesn’t want to do it any more, then we will pick someone else. But if he feels that he is still the best, then he will carry on. I don’t...

After winning the treble, he should have said ‘thank you, goodbye’.

I don’t know what it means, but I’m not that pessimistic, I’m born that way. Miracles happen in life now and then.

I’m told it’s not the same injury as before but I haven’t been able to check it out yet. But I can say that we will wait a long time to rule him out because...

I have lost the players? There is no chance.

I am happy with the overall balance of the squad. I hope they all stay fit. If they do we will have a very very good team.

What can I say about him that has not been said? He was absolutely fantastic. Wayne deserves all the attention and front and back pages for what he is doing here.

It was good to see some new players on the pitch and of course you have to evaluate them for the future.

I am very excited about this World Cup. With the blend of quality, youth and experience we have in our squad, we are confident of beating any opponent.

I don’t have any problem with Beckham as captain. I have not spoken to him about the dismissal. I don’t know what happened but you do get sent off in football. He is going to...

He wins everything up in the air and for such a tall man, he has a very good touch on the floor

From what I know about Michael Owen, he would never say things like that. It’s not his style.

If we can avoid injuries, the only question is probably which centre-backs I will choose.

I have concerns about all of them, I would say, because we’re in the middle of March and the season finishes for them at the beginning of May.

I had hoped to avoid Sweden. Here in England everyone is counting on a win, despite not having won against Sweden since 1968.

I am very sorry and angry about the second half. That was a disaster,

If Michael Owen is 100 percent fit, there is no doubt he will play. He has had only one competitive match this season, but if he is fit, he is very important for us.

John Terry will be there. Yesterday he did everything and today he did everything. He looked fit and sharp.