Cobi Jones Quotes

Leading my country out at the World Cup was something I'll never forget.

You're looking for players whose name on the front of the sweater is more important than the one on the back. I look for these players to play hard, to play smart and to represent their country.

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.

Playing for England is always the main priority.

I'm so proud to represent my country at a World Cup because lots of players don't ever get that opportunity, including our manager, Phil Neville. He's reminded us of all the hard work he put in to try and get there, only for him to never make it past the last hurdle.

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 was growing up in England and England was the only national team I knew, so I was actually very pleased to play at the national level.

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.

When I represent Team GB, I never give less than 100 per cent. It is an absolute honour.

It's a pleasure to play for England, and I will never say no.

Playing for Brazil is a huge pleasure. I think it's a huge pride.

I've really enjoyed myself and the time I've had on the pitch, the opportunity to play for England.

Playing for Canada changed my career.

To have been selected to represent Team South Africa at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the individual 400m and the 4x400m relay is a real honor and I am so pleased that years of hard work, determination and sacrifice have all come together.

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

I'd love to go and I'd love to play for my country and go to a World Cup again. I've got to accept I'm not in the current squad and just think, 'If I get it, it's a bonus and I'll give it everything.' But it's hard to do when you've been thinking a different way all your life.

I've just enjoyed playing for England - it's an amazing job.

I will be a World Cup winner.

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.'

Getting to the World Cup is a big dream for me.

The national team has always been a priority for me.

To represent a country, qualify for the World Cup, and get a team to perform at the right moment in time would be great honour for me.

The Egyptian FA have tried to persuade me to play for them, but all I'm dreaming about is the blue jersey.

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.

I just love diving around in goal. Being able to do it for my country is amazing and I remind myself of it every single time I pull on an England shirt.