I want to keep an English heart to the team. I believe in that. Michael Owen is that. Never think Michael is afraid of anything.

My philosophy is that the club is more important than anyone!

Today you play for a place in history, today you play for immortality.

It is important for the club to find a balance in a world driven by economic and political needs. This club usually does that [on leaving Liverpool]

Liverpool players must play like a lion, give his all. There must be determination, commitment and resolve to be a Liverpool player.

You can't say my team aren't winners. They've proved that by finishing fourth, third and second in the last three years.

To me, the team is more important than any individual member of the squad, and the players have to realise that and accept that my priority is to pick a side with the best possible chance of winning each match.