Julen Lopetegui Quotes

Spain are certainly one of the best teams in the world.

I hope things go phenomenally well for Spain and for Luis Enrique. I'm a fervent supporter of the national team.

When I talk to my colleagues from the national team, they always talk to me about Real Madrid.

I know all the Spanish players that I have played with in the various age groups for Spain. I have spoken to various players before I came here; Azpilicueta, Morata, and Pedro.

I think England has got some great players.

Argentina is not a bad team.

I would love to have played with David Silva.

I support Real Madrid. I'm a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo.

If you come from Spain, you have to play football.

I'd say that Spanish football is probably the best I've seen.

I'm delighted when Scotland qualify either for the World Cup or the European Championship. I always take a vested interest in Scotland's result, and it creates the opportunity for a drink in our house when they do well.

I'm Messi Football Club.

I want to play in Europe, as the national team is important for me.

I like Sergio Ramos, who plays Real Madrid.

I've played with Jan Vertonghen for Ajax and the national team.

Bernardo Silva is a key player, like Thomas Lemar.

While we play for the club we are focused on usual routine, but when we are with the national team and the new kit is unveiled we feel closer to the World Cup.

Of course, I want to play for England as often as I can and at major tournaments.

I never thought of playing for Italy.

Italy is the national team most similar to a club.

My dream was to play for France. It's been my dream since childhood.

Germany are always among the favourites at major tournaments.

My dad was a Real Betis fan.

It would be absolutely fantastic to play at Real Madrid together with my friend Royston Drenthe.

I've liked Real Madrid since the days when Zidane, the Brazilian Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, and Fernando Hierro were around. I've been following them religiously since then.