At times like that it's difficult to remember what's at stake, that history is in the making. As a player you feel so cut off sometimes, it can be tough... Which is why it is an enormous advantage to play at home.

I was never a prisoner to my footballing status.

You know, my role as Vice Chairman is a lot less tiring than playing matches every three days.

For me, football is just a game, not a drama.

I gave everything in my career so I have no regrets at all.

At Euro '92 itself, we bowed out to the eventual winners, Denmark, in our final group match.

The European Commission says that people who are working the country can play in the national team. Perhaps Didier Drogba can play for England after five years. We have to protect against that.