Michael Owen Quotes

I'm a passionate player when I pull that England shirt on; it's a very special and proud moment for you.

I never think of playing for South Africa. It's the furthest thing from my mind.

I always supported England as a boy; I think it's great to support your national team.

I've always said that there's a bit of a different sense of pride when you're playing for your national team.

If I didn't want to be playing for Ireland, I wouldn't be here.

For anyone to question our fight or desire I think is wrong. They should know how much it means to play for England - how much to wear the Three Lions on your chest.

I've often said it's not just the level of your opponent: it's can you handle wearing the shirt and playing for England?

I'm proud playing for the country, and I want to represent them as much as I can.

I love scoring goals for England and playing for England. That's one of the reasons I didn't retire - I love playing for my country.

When I wear the national team shirt, its sole contact with my skin makes it stand on an end.

Every second I'm on the pitch for Wales is an honour, and I love playing.

I'm always proud to play for Switzerland, and that will always be something really special.

Canadians are all over the world. When they get a chance to support their team and show up, they've been doing it.

Playing for England is such a huge honour - it should always remain that.

I love playing for Scotland; it's my country, it's where I was born, and every time I wear the badge it's a dream come true - goosebumps.

When I represent the Under-21s and sing the national anthem, there is no better feeling.

I don't want anyone to think I don't love playing for England because playing for your country is the greatest thing a cricketer can do.

I don't know why, but playing for England, I always feel I am going to score.

I'm going to do the Commonwealth Games for no other reason than national pride. It's something special getting to ride for the Isle of Man.

Playing for England is the most important thing in my life.

Playing for England is always the main priority.

Of course it is very important for me to play for Croatia, however different it is to play at club level.

I love playing for France and I feel pride every time I am called up for the team.

It was kind of like an agreement, I guess you can say. It was like, 'Hey, bro, you want to be on Team USA?' And I was like, 'Yeah.' Who would say no to that? It was kind of like, 'Dang, I really get to play for my country. I get to represent and just go out there and have fun.'

Everyone's dream is to first play for the country. Whenever you step in, you are wearing the Indian jersey and it is very special.