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
"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.
June 5, 2012
"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…
June 5, 2012
"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.
June 5, 2012
"I feel very privileged to have coincided with a generation of such brilliance." Del Bosque pays tribute to the players.
June 5, 2012
"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.
June 5, 2012
"Foreign players occupy key roles at our top clubs so it’s not only making my job very difficult but also slowing down development of our promising talent." Blokhin lament the influx of foreign players to…
June 4, 2012
"The full-on nature of the Premier League is really helpful when it comes to being ready to play at international level." Yohan Cabaye on how his first season at Newcastle will help him at Euro…
June 4, 2012
"Morten Olsen is so organised, he’s always got a Plan A, B, C and D." The Danish stopper on the versatility of the Danish coach.
June 4, 2012
"Maybe less hype will help us...in past tournaments there has been a hell of a lot of expectation." Scott Parker enjoys the new sense of realism surrounding the England team.
June 4, 2012
"I feel like after all my problems with the national team I’ve come out the other side." Mario Gomez is riding high on a wave of confidence.
June 4, 2012
"It’s extra motivation for us to give joy to our compatriots and help them forget everyday problems for a short time at least." Giorgos Karagounis on carrying the hopes of a country.