Tobin Heath Quotes

Would I have preferred not to play in a home World Cup for Brazil, a privilege that most people in this world can only dream of? Not a chance.

Historically, the host nations do well in Euro 2000.

Every tournament and every international game played gives you additional experience which brings you forward, both on the pitch and off it, but there is nothing more special than playing a World Cup on home soil.

Taking part in an Olympics on home ground is something you dream about.

It's an amazing opportunity to be around at the right time and play in a home World Cup.

It's a great thing to play a final in your capital city.

I always look forward to playing for my national team, especially at a major tournament.

To participate in a World Cup is a great honour and achievement. I've played in three World Cups. The whole world watches you during a World Cup and expects you to play innings to win games for your country.

It is important that when you play at home in front of your own fans, not to lose and to always try and win, to always give your all.

The World Cup, as an event, carries a lot of pressure, irrespective of the number of caps you have earned, and the pressure doubles when you play at home.

I think you just have extra adrenaline playing at home.

It's always a thrill to wear the flag and ride for Canada in any competition, but especially the Olympics.

It is something special when you play a final at home in your own stadium.

I love the Olympics.

Home court changes everything. If you have home court, you're expected to win.

Home advantage gives you an advantage.

Nobody is offered a World Cup.

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.

I have always loved the Summer Olympics.

I'm not the first player to have their home Grand Slam and not perform. There have been a few Australians and French players, you name it. It's a tough thing. But it is one of those things. Would I rather have a Grand Slam in my country than not? I would.

You know, if you play on home soil sometimes funny things can happen and you have that push of the crowd.

I love the Olympics. Something about the Olympics just makes everything competitive.

I love the energy in the U.S., you know. Everyone is really psyched. You feel really privileged to be there.

You can feel a bit of extra pressure bowling at your own ground.

I just enjoy going to the games, but if you're watching the Lakers play, it feels good to be rooting for the Lakers. You're on the winning end of things most of the time.