I am quite sure we will do better but I don't think we can go out thinking we can make a draw. We have to go out to win because it is dangerous. We will try to win the game, that is the best thing we can do.

It's the right decision. We are one of the teams who have the potential to do very well in Germany and we have some of the best players in the world. Finishing top of our qualification group with the second-best record in the whole of Europe was a big achievement.

I have spoken to David James today and explained to him that, on this occasion, I think it's best not to select him,

Frank has been slow in coming to his best but once he gets there he will stay there for the rest of the season.

It was not the best football I have ever seen but the conditions were very difficult. To get six points in four days and keep two clean sheets is very good.

I'm very open-minded. What is important is that I pick the 23 best players.

I'm told it's not the same injury as before but I haven't been able to check it out yet. But I can say that we will wait a long time to rule him out because he is one of the best defenders in the world today.

He's extremely important as a captain, and one of the best players in the world today. If it's only a small chance that he can play, you should take it.

I was disappointed it wasn't reported that I said Rio Ferdinand was the best defender in the world and that Wayne Rooney was the best footballer in the world.