What I'm not in the habit of doing, and I'm not going to do, is go around cap in hand pleading with players to play for their country.
John ToshackIt's one thing to tell a front man to drop off and fill in the hole behind, but if they don't know why they are doing it, it is not an easy thing to teach. But Rooney's just got it.
John ToshackRooney has those things that you cannot teach players - the positions he takes up just behind the front men is a European trait.
John ToshackI've been very fortunate and privileged as a player and manager - I've been successful and picked up a lot of knowledge and experience.
John Toshack