June 5, 2012
France coach interview: Laurent Blanc
"What happened in 2010, with the player strike, it really hurt our sport deeply. The image of the French team was horribly compromised." Laurent Blanc reflects on the nightmare of South Africa.
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June 5, 2012
Germany coach interview: Joachim Low
"The squad I have is hungry, driven and very focused on the goal of winning. We know how to live with the pressure." Joachim Low believes Germany are ready to deliver.
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June 5, 2012
Greece coach interview: Fernando Santos
"We want to bring some joy to a people who have not had much joy in recent times." Greece coach hopes to lift the spirits of the Greek people.
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June 5, 2012
Holland coach interview: Bert Van Marwijk
"You hear coaches saying that their team can play to four or five different systems but I don’t think that’s realistic." Bert Van Marwick will keep it simple with Holland.
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June 5, 2012
Italy coach interview: Cesare Prandelli
"I felt we should play to our strengths and with the players we have it meant a more attacking game." Cesare Prandelli has created amore attack-minded Italy side.
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June 5, 2012
Poland coach interview: Franciszek Smuda
"Some of the team were born in Poland then went abroad for different reasons. Why should they not play for us?" Franciszek Smuda explain his selection policy.
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June 5, 2012
Portugal coach interview: Paulo Bento
"We can’t expect Ronaldo to solve all of our problems, that wouldn’t be fair. We must beat other teams as a team, not counting on just one or two individuals." Paulo Bento insists that Portugal…
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June 5, 2012
Republic of Ireland coach interview: Giovanni Trapattoni
"All 11 players must attack and defend together, without necessarily expecting to play well. That way you form a winning mentality." Trapattoni extols the virtues of working together as a team.
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June 5, 2012
Russia coach interview: Dick Advocaat
"Players have to want to play for the national side. Otherwise, they needn’t bother. The players do not have to be my friend." Dick Advocaat outlines his approach.
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June 5, 2012
Spain coach interview: Vicente del Bosque
"I feel very privileged to have coincided with a generation of such brilliance." Del Bosque pays tribute to the players.
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June 5, 2012
Sweden coach interview: Erik Hamren
"Everyone has an opinion about Zlatan Ibrahimovic but for me he is a fantastic player who can give us that little bit extra." Hamren sees Zlatan providing the X Factor.
