There was huge pressure, especially before the big games. Not many people believed in us, but we believed in ourselves. We wanted to do something good and we did.

The England team must always be respected. They always fight to the end.

It's only natural to want to select your best players and there is no doubt for me that Paul Scholes is still in a class of his own. He's almost untouchable in what he does. I never tire of watching him play.

A Mediterranean city is really my culture.

Music was important. Football was the easy part.

Mandela has played a crucial part in history. He's done some extraordinary things, not only for his country but also for the whole world.

We are well aware of the task ahead of us in what will be a very difficult match but which we all dream of playing.