We got stuffed 4-1, but it was just great to play against, it was like an education. You think you are half good and then you go and play against a side like that!

The problem England have got is that if they don't win the group they will play the French and if they play them, they will be beaten.

You see time and time again when you come up; if you've got the money to strengthen your squad you've got a chance.

When George Graham was there they complained, harking back to better days, but I think that's a fantasy.

They have got a manager who has got a great track record of bringing teams into the Premiership and exceeding themselves.

What I always do is just look at the players, look at the best 11 they can put on the pitch.

These guys live and breathe football; they get something out of going to the training ground every day.

When you talk about control and technique and pass and move they were just awesome.

What happened was that in '98 the French showed that you can win the World Cup without a centre-forward.