Now it's official, we're in the World Cup. It's now down to us to work as hard as possible to prepare for next year. |
Of course we have always had good players technically but in recent years we have not been able to convert that talent into international success, |
On paper Lithuania are maybe not that strong technically, but they make up for that a direct approach and they will be very difficult opponents especially when they play at home. |
On paper they are inferior to us so our aim is to score as many goals as possible so that we don't lose out to our rivals on goal difference. |
Our opponents took advantage of our anxiety. They had one attack in the first half, scored and then made good use of the situation. |
People will have enjoyed a game against a very good side. It was difficult because physically they are very strong, but we created more chances than them and played better too. |
Raul is a very important player because he is the captain, ... The national team is very close to his heart and he always wants to win. He needs the support of the national coach right now and he's going to get it. |
Raul is an important player for this side just like other experienced players in the squad. Great players always rise to the occasion when it counts and can provide psychological support to the other players in the side. |
Serbia are going to have problems in their two games. They could easily slip up in one of them, although we have to do our bit and win our two as well. |
Slovakia are definitely not the team I was hoping for. |
sporting decorum and dignity. |
The fracture was caused when he twisted his ankle. He will be in plaster for about 10 days and will then start physiotherapy. |
The three teams are complicated. They've finished second so they must be. All three are dangerous. |
There was too much anxiety, hastiness and disorganization. There were occasions when we had four forwards all in a line and that's no good. On the left wing we didn't overlap enough. |
They will be good for Torres and for all of us, people can't now say that we lack goals. |