Lothar Matthaus Quotes

Alex Iwobi has really helped me.

There's been a lot come through at Everton: Wayne Rooney, obviously, and lately, Victor Anichebe has made it, James Vaughan, and the likes of myself.

I played at White Hart Lane against Michael Carrick and Edgar Davids when I was 18.

Everyone in the Premier League feels pressure to get results. It is part of being a footballer.

I'd say Dele Alli has got good style.

I could say Liverpool is the first big club I will play for. It's a massive chance for me to show what I can do.

I want to be playing in the Premier League.

I've played for England, played in the Olympics and made my Premier League debut.

A few eyebrows have been raised at Adel Taarabt joining Milan. Having worked with Adel for two years, I am not as surprised as most people seem to be. He is a player of immense ability and, if he is handled right, and motivated himself, he can win games at any level.

Frank Lampard was fantastic.

The game shapes you. I played for 20 years at all levels, apart from the Premier League. I had a disaster at Bristol City, where in two years I learnt more about myself, the industry, fans, how you get treated, than I ever learnt in my career.

I think Eden has the qualities and talent to play in England. On his day, he can make the difference for his team.

I was playing first-team football at Cardiff at 16.

Paul Pogba is a very good player.

When you go from Division II to the NFL, you're amazed at how good these guys really are.

Ability-wise, when you see the best of Aaron Ramsey... at his best, is he good enough for Barcelona? Yes he is, at his best.

Eden Hazard is my favourite.

I am not sure where the future will take me, but I have always wanted to play regular Premier League football.

Ryan Giggs pretty much won everything there is to win in the game. He made over 900 appearances for the club and always stayed loyal to Manchester United, which is really impressive.

I've said it once: I would love to someday play in La Liga at one of the greats. I see their league each week. It suits my style.

It's happened so quickly, starting at Tottenham, playing for England.

I really wanted to play in the Premier League, which I'd been watching since I was a youngster every Saturday or Sunday before I'd go and play for Rosario Central.

My first goal was to become a professional footballer.

I wanted to play in the Premier League and Bolton offered me that opportunity at that time and that was why I signed for Bolton.

Honestly, I am a fan of the game like anyone else, so my favorite players' list is pretty big. But if we are to narrow it down to England, I have a lot of respect for Wayne Rooney and the things he has achieved for club and country.