Javier Zanetti Quotes

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

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

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.

For me, coming to the national team is like coming home.

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.

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

You always want to play for the national side.

I can honestly say that there's nothing more beautiful for a sportsperson that to play for his or her country, regardless of the tournament or the location.

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

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

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

The national team means you have the nation behind it.

I think it's great when you get a chance to play for your country.

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

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

And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.

To play for your country is the best thing that can happen.

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

I love playing for Wales.

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

It is the pride to play for India that keeps me going. Not many get a chance to play for India and I feel very fortunate to be still playing. The will to do well for India is a big motivation.

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

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

I never thought I would not play for my country.

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