Javier Zanetti Quotes

To play in the white shirt of England is an honour, and you give your all every time you step on the pitch.

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

It was a privilege to enjoy the national team and be part of a group that gave so much to our country, wear the shirt with great people.

We're all determined to do whatever it takes to honour the national team jersey.

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.

I will play with anyone for my country. I may have my personal preferences, but such preferences have never come in the way of playing for India.

I will try to give it everything for my country. I would love to get to 23, then 25 and 30 caps. They are things I love to do every time I line up. It's a great feeling.

The national team requires a work commitment but also a personal one as well. To lead your country is something very different.

No England international is a practice match. Every time you wear this shirt, it is of importance for you, the country, and the supporters.

I'm massively passionate about playing for my country.

I will play for my country until my legs won't allow it or the national coach doesn't call me.

It's the best feeling, representing your country, and I always want to perform and give 100% for the team.

I was able to play for and captain my country.

My objective is always to play for the national team. For me, it's the best feeling in the world to represent my country.

This is America's Team and we are confident this outstanding group of athletes will make our country proud.

The national team comes before everything.

When you're 38 years old and you've already been in three World Cups... one thing I've learned, especially when you play for your country, is, 'I'm there for my country.'

As athletes, we want to represent our country to the best of our ability.

You can't beat playing for your country I don't think.

I feel great, and I'll happily continue to be at Vicente del Bosque's disposal, because defending my country is very important to me.

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.'

We try to bring in the best players for Cameroon: not just best in terms of talent but those who are motivated and who know what it means to play for this nation.

My feelings in regards to the national team are simple: If the manager thinks I can be of use, I will be ready for the call.

Playing for South Africa is an absolute honour, and I don't feel like I need to relax. Every game I take more than seriously.

If I'm called up by any England team, I'm willing to go. I'm not going to pull out of any England team. Ask any young kid who wants to play for their national team, and everyone's the same. We're all dying to do it.