Monday, June 23, 2014

Euro 2016: Scotland face Republic of Ireland & Gibraltar in qualifiers

Scotland and the Republic of Ireland have been drawn together in one of the toughest groups in qualifying for the 2016 European Championship.

Their group also includes Germany, Poland, Georgia and Gibraltar.
England face Switzerland, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania and San Marino while Wales have drawn Bosnia-Hercegovina, Belgium, Israel, Cyprus and Andorra.

England's Euro opponents

World ranking, star men and past meetings - all you need to know about England's opponents

Northern Ireland are in Group F with Greece, Hungary, Romania, Finland and the Faroe Islands.

Euro 2016 is being hosted by France, who qualify automatically, and will be made up of 24 nations, an increase from 16 in the current format.
The top two teams in each of the nine groups will progress to the tournament finals, along with the best third-placed finisher. The remaining eight third-placed teams go into the play-offs in November 2015.
The increased number of teams at the competition will have given the the home nations added belief that they could qualify, but Scotland face a stern challenge.
"Every tie, there's something in it," said Scotland manager Gordon Strachan.
"Some groups are mundane, but we are in an exciting one. It's a terrific, terrific draw. We're excited, but it will be competitive.
"We've got a hard group, you never know how it will fluctuate over a couple of years, but if we can keep our players fit, we have a chance.

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"We want to keep our momentum going, but this will be a really good level we will play at. If we play at the level we can play, we can definitely qualify."
Scotland's last major tournament appearance came at the 1998 World Cup in France.
The Republic played at Euro 2012 when they qualified for the tournament via the play-offs.
"It's a difficult group but an exciting one, nevertheless," said Republic boss Martin O'Neill.
"Germany are the outstanding team in the group but there's plenty to fight for. Let's be positive and let's go for it.
"With the exception of Germany, it looks like a group where lots of teams will be able to take points off each other and I think it will be tight right until the end."
"To reach France, especially out of this group, would be the utopia. It would be amazing but we have a lot of fighting to do between now and then."

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Euro 2016 draw good for England - Hodgson

England manager Roy Hodgson will be confident of his side's qualifying chances and he is familiar with Switzerland, having led the country to the 1994 World Cup.
"I'm very satisfied [with the group], particularly for the fans," said Hodgson. "They've had some quite difficult trips in recent years and this time we go to places that are a little easier to get to and very pleasant to visit.
"Switzerland always brings a smile to my face because I had four fantastic years with them."
England have never played Lithuania and Hodgson added: "I went to Vilnius [the capital] with Fulham, so it's not completely unknown to me.
"It's a nice place to visit and Lithuania, like many countries in that region, are a good footballing team."
Wales have never played at a European Championship and their last appearance at a major tournament was the 1958 World Cup.
"I'm happy," said Wales manager Chris Coleman. "The biggest concern is ourselves and the amount of times we can field our best team.
"Bosnia and Belgium are two strong teams, there are no mugs in the group and there will be no easy games.

Uefa's new boys

Gibraltar has been a British Overseas Territory since 1713, when it was ceded to Britain in perpetuity by the Treaty of Utrecht
They were accepted as a full member of Uefa in May 2013
Gibraltar's main stadium, the 5,000 capacity Victoria Stadium, does not meet Uefa's requirements to be able to host competitive international fixtures, so they will play European qualifiers at the Estadio Algarve in Portugal

"We are not going into it targeting third, we have to win as many games as we can."

Northern Ireland have not qualified for a major tournament since the 1986 World Cup and they have never participated in a European Championship.
"Automatic qualification is the aim but having third place to aim at also helps," said Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. "You could possibly get third place with 14 points, which I think is achievable.
"It's important for us to get points on the board and get momentum."
Gibraltar, taking part for the first time after being accepted as a Uefa member last year, were initially drawn to play against Spain but were moved to Group D to keep the two teams apart and avoid exacerbating political tensions.

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Euro 2016: Gibraltar's Allen Bula wants to reach play-offs

Armenia and Azerbaijan were also kept apart for a similar reason after also being drawn in the same group.
Current European champions Spain have been pitted against Ukraine, Slovakia, Belarus, FYR Macedonia and Luxembourg.
The qualification period runs from 7 September 2014 until 13 October 2015. The play-offs will be held over two legs in November, with the draw for the main tournament being held on 12 December 2015. It all gets under way in France on 10 June 2016.
There is a change to the Euro 2016 fixture schedule, with qualifying matches spread over six days rather than being played on just Fridays and Tuesdays.
France will also take part in qualifying, the first hosts to do so after a rule change, although no qualifying points will rest on their fixtures in Group I.
They will play in the finals whatever the outcome of their games.
England begin with a trip to Switzerland on 8 September, while Scotland travel to Germany, Wales visit Andorra, Northern Ireland go to Hungary and the Republic of Ireland face Georgia away.
In the final round of matches, England travel to Lithuania on 12 October 2015, Scotland are away against Gibraltar, the Republic of Ireland visit Poland, Northern Ireland go to Finland and Wales host Andorra.

Euro 2016 qualifying groups:

Group A: Netherlands, Czech Republic, Turkey, Latvia, Iceland, Kazakhstan.
Group B: Bosnia-Hercegovina, Belgium, Israel, Wales, Cyprus, Andorra.
Group C: Spain, Ukraine, Slovakia, Belarus, FYR Macedonia, Luxembourg.
Group D: Germany, Republic of Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Georgia, Gibraltar.
Group E: England, Switzerland, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania, San Marino.
Group F: Greece, Hungary, Romania, Finland, Northern Ireland, Faroe Islands.
Group G: Russia, Sweden, Austria, Montenegro, Moldova, Liechtenstein.
Group H: Italy, Croatia, Norway, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Malta.
Group I: Portugal, Denmark, Serbia, Armenia, Albania.

World Cup 2014: Experts have their say on England's failure

World Cup 2014: Experts have their say on England's failure

England are out of the World Cup at the group stage for the first time in 56 years and the fallout continues.

Major figures from the game joined Garry Richardson on BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek to have their say on the problems.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp, former Football Association technical director Howard Wilkinson and former England players Sol Campbell, Peter Shilton and Matt Le Tissier discussed England's performance and how they can move forward.
Here's what they had to say about players pulling out, giving youngsters experience in the Premier League and how to marry flair and hard work in the England side.

Some players do not see England as a priority

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Harry Redknapp: "When I was at Tottenham and full internationals came around, two or three players didn't want to play.
"They did not want to go and play for England. They'd come to me 10 days before the game and say: 'Gaffer get me out of the game because I don't want to play in that game'.
"I think it's only going to get worse because they see the stick the England players get.
"They're earning fantastic money at their clubs and playing Champions League and thinking: 'Do we need that aggro?'"
Peter Shilton: "It's ridiculous that players can't be bothered to go and play for their country but maybe that's at the root of why we're not doing quite as well at the moment.
"Perhaps it's just one or two players. Generally, the players have worked really hard and I don't think you can knock their commitment or fitness or attitude."
Matt Le Tissier: "I would have been desperate to win more caps so it's not great to hear that. It sticks a knife through your heart."

Young players are not getting right experience

Redknapp: "Premier League managers get judged on results and, let's be honest, the fans don't care what part of the world they come from if their team's winning.
"It's a problem at youth level. The best youth teams this year in the country, I'm sure have plenty of foreign lads in them.
"At one time, the youth team was more local kids not just English kids. Now if you look at the Chelseas and Man Citys in the last few years, they've got an awful lot of foreign lads in their team.
"So there is a problem as well giving the kids a chance to develop. I still think we got to tournaments for under-17s and under-19s and too many pull out."

Danny Welbeck, Luke Shaw and Jordan Henderson of England

Danny Welbeck, 23, Luke Shaw, 18, and Jordan Henderson, 24, were part of the second youngest-ever squad to represent England at the World Cup

Howard Wilkinson: "There are plenty of youngsters there who should benefit from playing in this World Cup but look at the back four. Who is going to emerge in the next two years, with experience and can go into the next tournament with the benefit of knowing what it's all about? That cycle will continue.
"There's a lot wrong in English football as far as international football is concerned, but until we get more English youngsters playing in the Premier League, the situation we are in now will continue or get worse."
Shilton: "We've got some promising youngsters who will come back from the World Cup and only be better for it. Roy Hodgson has been bold and has been looking to the future. It will be interesting to see what team he puts out against Costa Rica."

Hodgson has few options

Roy Hodgson took charge of England in May 2012

Redknapp: "Roy worked his socks off with the group. The atmosphere seemed good and he picked the same group of players that we would all have picked. We keep going through good managers but for some reason at England we don't get results."
Wilkinson: "The manager doesn't have enough players to pick from. The best countries in the World Cup and the best countries in the European Championships, have got a minimum of 50 players in the top league."
Le Tissier: "You have to look around and see what else is available if we want an English manager. I like Roy Hodgson as a bloke but I think he could have been a bit braver with some of his selections."

Roy Hodgson's England record
Played	Won	Drawn	Lost
30	15	10	5

Sol Campbell: "I think Roy needs to look at his team and look around him for someone who could give him something different. He could have a look to bring someone else in who can add a bit of knowledge or something different. You can't always have the same team of coaches around you."

Flair players should get their chance

Le Tissier: "Until we start picking talented footballers ahead of athletes then we probably won't progress too much further. There are players like Ross Barkley, Adam Lallana and Jack Wilshere with a lot of talent but it's believing in them and giving them the chance.
"You don't get as many chances to prove yourself when you're looked upon as a bit of a maverick or someone who doesn't run around like a headless chicken for 90 minutes."

World Cup 2014: Steven Gerrard says Harry Redknapp should talk

Harry Redknapp managing Tottenham and Steven Gerrard playing for England

World Cup 2014: Steven Gerrard says Harry Redknapp should talk

By Phil McNulty Chief football writer in Rio de Janeiro

England captain Steven Gerrard has called on Harry Redknapp to name names after he claimed players tried to avoid international duty when he was in charge at Tottenham.

QPR boss Redknapp told BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek programme: "They'd come to me 10 days before the game and say 'gaffer get me out of the game. I don't want to play in it'."

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Steven Gerrard is undecided on his England future.

Gerrard, speaking as England prepare to play their final World Cup game against Costa Rica in Belo Horizonte, said: "I'll tell you what - I'd be interested to find out who those players are.
"If Harry is making a comment like that he should name them and embarrass them. No-one in this group wants to go home - no-one."
Redknapp was giving his thoughts on the national team following England's elimination from the 2014 Fifa World Cup after just two group games.
Gerrard, who stressed he had spoken to Jermain Defoe and said that the former Spurs striker was "devastated" not to be at the World Cup, said: "Should Harry not name them? If he's not naming them I can't answer. If it's the case it's disgusting.
"For me, if a player doesn't want to be here, he doesn't deserve to be here at a World Cup.
"Who? Name them. I don't know who he means. Five years ago? Ten years ago?"

“In the two years I've been here, I've seen a greater interest in playing for England, so Harry's comments come as a bit of a surprise to me”

Roy Hodgson

Redknapp, who managed Tottenham between 2008 and 2012, insists he told the players they should want to represent England. But Gerrard was clearly infuriated by suggestions some had actively tried to avoid England duty.

The 34-year-old Liverpool midfielder, who won his 113th cap in Thursday's 2-1 defeat by Uruguay, said: "I can understand why you have asked the question with Harry Redknapp being a big coach in the game but we need names.
"I can guarantee you that it's not the case here in this squad.
"When you go down into the younger age groups, they're younger lads and might not want to be away from their families. But when you're picked at this level and find any excuse not to be here, you don't deserve to be here."
England manager Roy Hodgson said: "In the two years I've been here, I've seen a greater interest in playing for England, so Harry's comments come as a bit of a surprise to me.
"If you make comments like that, you have to name them."
Earlier Gerrard had said he was "hurting and broken" following England's exit. He said he needed time to consider whether to continue his international career.

Steven Gerrard singing the national anthem before an England match

Steven Gerrard is only two appearances short of David Beckham's outfield record of 115 caps

World Cup 2014: Today at the tournament - day 13

World Cup 2014: Today at the tournament - day 13

Which is the only team from Groups C and D with no chance of progressing to the second round?

Yes, you guessed right. But while Roy Hodgson's England will have packed all but their kits ahead of their final Group D match against Costa Rica, there are seven other teams waiting to discover their World Cup fates on Tuesday.
Today at the World Cup tells you everything you need to know, from who is playing, who you can expect to win, which players to watch out for and how to ensure you do not miss any of the action.

Group C
	W	D	L	GD	Pts
Colombia	2	0	0	4	6
Ivory Coast	1	0	1	0	3
Japan	0	1	1	-1	1
Greece	0	1	1	-3	1

Group D
	W	D	L	GD	Pts
Costa Rica	2	0	0	3	6
Italy	1	0	1	0	3
Uruguay	1	0	1	-1	3
England	0	0	2	-2	0

Who is playing - and who will win?

Costa Rica v England, Group D (17:00 BST)
Mark Lawrenson: "United States boss Jurgen Klinsmann has been saying for a while now that Costa Rica are a good side, and they have shown it in Brazil. They are fast and strong and have been the best team in the group so far.
"I tipped England to go through but they have fallen well short and I have a feeling their World Cup will end with another defeat. I am glad people have not torn into them for failing because this tournament is the starting point for that team, not the end."
Lawro's prediction: Costa Rica 2-1 England

Italy v Uruguay, Group D (17:00 BST)
Lawrenson: "This is essentially a play-off for a place in the last 16, although a draw will put Italy through on goal difference.
"I wonder how much Uruguay's efforts against England will have taken out of them. Although, having said that, Italy were given the run-around by Costa Rica.
"I see goals in this game, but ultimately Italy will just sneak through."
Lawro's prediction: Italy 2-2 Uruguay

Greece v Ivory Coast, Group C (21:00 BST)
Lawrenson: " Ivory Coast carry a goal threat and, in the last half-hour of their defeat by Colombia, with Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou on with Yaya Toure, they could easily have nicked a draw.
"Greece know a win could put them through but they have not been great and, as soon as they go a goal down, it could be game over."
Lawro's prediction: Greece 0-2 Ivory Coast

Japan v Colombia, Group C (21:00 BST)
Lawrenson: "I was at Colombia's win over Ivory Coast in Brasilia and they are another of the teams to have impressed me. Most of their fans seem to be in my hotel, and they kept me awake all night celebrating that victory.
"James Rodriguez is a livewire going forward and I like the look of Mario Yepes at the back, too.
"Japan need to win to have any chance of progressing but I cannot see that happening. I did not think much of them in their first two group games, especially up front, where they don't look like they have got enough quality."
Lawro's prediction: Japan 0-2 Colombia

One to watch

He is only 21, has been linked with a move to Arsenal and compatriot Didier Drogba believes he can thrive in the Premier League.
Serge Aurier has been one of the shining lights in Ivory Coast's mixed bag of a campaign to date.
The Toulouse right-back provided two crosses converted by forwards Wilfried Bony and Gervinho in the 2-1 win over Japan,
In their next match against Colombia, Aurier's energy levels did not drop. In both games, the distance he covered was well above the average distance covered by the team.
It will not be a surprise if he gets among the goals against Greece, having scored six times for the French Ligue 1 side last season.
Ivory Coast veteran Drogba said after the game against Japan: "Serge brought us energy and balance and he had a fantastic game.
"He's the best right-back in all of France. I think he'll do well at the next level too, in the Premier League."

The key battle

If Japan are going to stand a chance of qualifying then they will have to beat Colombia. To do that, one man who needs to find his mojo is forward Shinji Okazaki.

Okazaki played for Stuttgart before he joined Mainz last season

The 28-year-old has scored 38 goals for his country, but has yet to find the back of the net for Alberto Zaccheroni's side in Brazil.
He has also not had a shot on goal, which is a worry. But what was not a concern was his form going into the tournament - scoring 14 times for Mainz last season to leap ahead of Shinji Kagawa as the Japanese player with the most goals in one Bundesliga season.
According to the Fifa heat map, Okazaki played on the right against Ivory Coast and moved inside, while against Greece he played as a target man.
He does not possess rapid pace, but the forward's positioning sense is excellent, so veteran Mario Yepes will have to call upon his experience to keep his opponent quiet.
The 38-year-old, who made his international debut in 1999, was a rock in the 2-1 win against Ivory Coast - his 100th appearance for Colombia.
He is the oldest outfield player in the tournament, but coming up against younger players has not concerned him. Against Greece, he coped with the physical presence of Georgios Samaras, and then did well in marshalling Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, who was later substituted.
His experience is worth its weight in gold, but his advancing years means that he might not be as sharp as he used to be, as demonstrated when his mistake almost allowed Drogba to score for the Ivorians.

World Cup 2014: England 'have no scapegoat this time'

By Phil Neville Former England defender

Being knocked out of a major international tournament is probably the worst feeling I have had in football, but England's early exit from this World Cup will not scar our young players.

In the past there has always been a scapegoat when England have gone out. I have been one myself, when I gave away a penalty against Romania that meant we were eliminated from Euro 2000.
But there is no individual to blame this time and that is a good thing. England have fallen short as a team and it is devastating that we are out, but we need to take the positives away from Brazil.

What failure feels like

After being in the England squad for the 1996, 2000 and 2004 European Championships, I know that failing at an international tournament is the emptiest feeling in the world.

My week at the World Cup

I still have to find time to run up to the Christ the Redeemer statue at the top of Corcovado mountain before I leave Brazil but have another challenge to look forward to this week - a BBC 5-a-side competition on Friday, the tournament's first rest day.
I just hope I am on Martin Keown's side so he doesn't kick me, and it is a shame Thierry Henry and Clarence Seedorf have left us because they would have been pretty handy too.
They have been class acts on and off the TV and it has been great to get to know them over the last couple of weeks.

It ruins your summer and the feeling lingers a lot longer than that - into the start of the following season when all the other players who were at the tournament come back to your club and ask what happened to England.

At Euro 2000 it was worse because I had to take the weight of the blame from the nation too. It was difficult to handle and I am really glad it has not happened to anybody in this tournament.
I went to New York to try to avoid seeing any more football, but, after switching off for two or three days, I wanted to get back into it, and started watching games again.
This time, I don't think any of the England players will feel like they need to escape after a disastrous World Cup, because nobody has had one.

Our players should learn and watch

Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw and Ross Barkley will benefit in the future, says Neville

There will be no mental scarring and nobody is getting the blame. The nearest we have had was with the scrutiny Wayne Rooney was under at the start of the tournament and after the Italy game, but I thought he was our best player against Uruguay.

Why England need Gerrard to carry on

Roy Hodgson's biggest task now is to make sure Steven Gerrard does not retire from international football.
I am glad Gerrard has not made any rash decisions and is taking time to decide on his future with England because we need his experience in there to help the younger players coming through.
There are plenty of other players who continue to play for their country well into their 30s. It is about adapting your game and he has already done that.

The players will probably still have an initial spell when they get home where they don't want to talk about football, or watch any of it. I always did.

But once I got back to my family and had a chance to relax, I always had one eye on the tournament we had just been knocked out of.
Wherever they go in the world, I don't think any of the England squad will be able to get away from this World Cup completely anyway.
I actually hope they keep watching, especially the younger players.
They should be looking at the other teams and seeing the concentration levels required, and learning about the quality needed to succeed at this level - but I don't think they are far away.

Nobody cares if we beat Costa Rica

England at the World Cup
v Italy: Hart, Johnson, Jagielka, Cahill, Baines, Gerrard, Henderson (Wilshere 73), Sterling, Rooney, Welbeck (Barkley 61), Sturridge (Lallana 80)
v Uruguay: Hart, Johnson, Jagielka, Cahill, Baines, Gerrard, Henderson (Lambert 87), Sterling (Barkley 64), Rooney, Welbeck (Lallana 71), Sturridge
Yet to play: Foster, Forster, Jones, Shaw, Smalling, Lampard, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain

There is still one game left to play but the result against Costa Rica is irrelevant.
If we lose it will be disappointing but we are already out. This game is about is giving people experience of playing in a major tournament, as well as being at one.
There is nothing riding on the game for England but it will still be a decent test.
I had Costa Rica as the whipping boys of Group D but they are in form and play with unbelievable intensity. Italy could not live with the tempo they set in their second game.
It will be valuable experience for the younger players, and the others who have not had any game time at this World Cup.
Roy Hodgson obviously sees it the same way and I would have picked almost the same team as the one he has named.

Neville's team to face Costa Rica

Playing the younger players is the right thing to do. Four weeks ago, the aim was to build for the future with this exciting new young side and, despite failing to get out of Group D, England need to keep doing that.
England have gone further in major tournaments before, like the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup, but still come out of them wondering which direction to take next.
This time, though, they are going to leave this World Cup with a plan in place - and they have got to stick to it. I am glad the Football Association have backed Roy Hodgson because he is the man to take England forward.

World Cup 2014: England 'have no scapegoat this time'

By Phil Neville Former England defender

Being knocked out of a major international tournament is probably the worst feeling I have had in football, but England's early exit from this World Cup will not scar our young players.

World Cup 2014: Roy Hodgson asks Steven Gerrard to play on

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World Cup 2014: Roy Hodgson asks Steven Gerrard to play on

By Phil McNulty Chief football writer in Rio de Janeiro

England manager Roy Hodgson has asked Steven Gerrard to stay on as a player and captain as the Liverpool midfielder ponders his international future.

Gerrard will take the next few weeks deciding whether to prolong his England career after admitting he was "broken" by their World Cup elimination.
The 34-year-old won his 113th cap in Thursday's 2-1 defeat by Uruguay.
He said: "The manager has asked me to stay. I spoke to him and said I'd need at least three weeks to clear my head."

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Gary Lineker gives his verdict on England's early exit

Gerrard will be on the bench for Tuesday's final group game against Costa Rica, with Frank Lampard named captain, although he is expected to play some part.
The Liverpool man is two appearances short of David Beckham's outfield caps record of 115 in a 14-year international career spanning three World Cups and three European Championships.
He must decide whether he feels able to combine renewed Champions League commitments with Liverpool and England's Euro 2016 qualifiers, starting in Switzerland on 8 September.
"I will consider it long and hard and speak to the people who will guide me," said Gerrard. "The first person who will know is Roy."
It was the captain's misjudged header that allowed Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez to score Uruguay's late winner in Sao Paulo as England were knocked out of Brazil 2014 after just two group games.
The error came almost two months after a slip against Chelsea that led to a defining defeat as Liverpool came up just short in their quest for a first title in 24 years.

Key facts
Gerrard made his England debut in May 2000 and has won 113 caps
He played at Euro 2000, 2004 and 2012 and the 2006 and 2010 World Cups
The Liverpool skipper has scored 21 goals for his country
He was named permanent England captain by Roy Hodgson in May 2012

Gerrard said it would be wrong for him to make a decision on his England future at such a "tough moment" and he would "grieve" and take a break with his family first.
He added: "In my head, I've got a mixture of emotions - frustration, pain.
"The season for Liverpool ended badly for me and the team. I was coming out of that, trying to get some positivity back in the World Cup.
"This is exactly what I didn't want to happen but I've faced adversity before, played through it and stayed strong."
England conclude their World Cup campaign against Costa Rica in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.
Southampton defender Luke Shaw, 18, will start, with 20-year-old Everton midfielder Ross Barkley also set to feature.

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England not learning lessons - Waddle

Gerrard added: "I'm more optimistic as an England player and fan now than I was after the Euros two years ago.
"I think we have got world-class players and I think we've got players with world-class potential. But these tournaments only come around every two years.
"We're bitterly disappointed. It hurts. It's killing me not to have any positives to speak about."
Hodgson, meanwhile, described England's early exit as the worst moment of his career.
The 66-year-old, who retains the full backing of the Football Association, said: "I lost a Uefa Cup final at Inter Milan and the Europa League with Fulham - that was pretty tough. And losing the job at Liverpool as well.
"I've had other moments but this is England, a job that means so much to me and so many other people, a massive job. So yes, this is the worst."