Personally, I need a high level of physical fitness in order to feel at ease.

We cannot win this World Cup, because we are not at that level yet. For us, we have to play the game of our lives seven times to win the tournament.

I think when there's enough will and aggression, there's no shortage of talent either.

If there's a national-team player, he has to do extra work. He has to do extra weeks, and he can't go on vacation even if he says: 'Well, but I'm supposed now to have six weeks off.' If he comes and says that, then I give him a hug and say: 'Have fun the six weeks, but don't come back here.'

As far as knowledge goes I've come a long way.

The young generation has a different curiosity that is more visual.

You have to work more than your adversary.