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

Whenever I was on the pitch, I always tried to win.

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.

We were the best team in the world: European champions in 1984, we qualified without a hitch and 86 was to be the swan song for a very experienced side.

In any case, you can't turn back the clock.

The 1984 European Championships were held in France and that was something important. I felt on form then, even though I was practically always injured at all the World Cups. It's a great memory. But in any case, the past is past.

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