I think I've proven I can build a team that plays a way of football that excites and challenges at the top end of the table.

I enjoy my work. The reason I worked so hard all my life is because I want to be making big decisions and managing at the very highest level.

I think my history as a coach shows I like players who are gifted technically and have courage when it comes to being in possession of a football. That is a key quality for me.

They have a choice as a club. They don't have to sell. Maybe Southampton's objectives have changed. They were looking to be a Champions League club, I believe. They obviously wanted to change... I don't have sympathy, no.

If you give a bad player time, he can play. If you give a good player time, he can kill you.

The best players want to play in the best competition.

The responsibility will always go with the manager - you put out the team.