Paul Lambert Quotes

I'm attracted to soccer's capacity for beauty. When well played, the game is a dance with a ball.

I can cartwheel!

The best corners can play everywhere.

Neymar will never fail to have technique and creativity.

Ashley Cole is a fantastic defender. I have seen him keep the best players in the world quiet.

I've always had a knack for hitting the mark perfectly. Even when I'm walking or running, I'm very good at not having to look down.

I'm one of the best players in the world in that No.10 position. Fans, coaches, players, and everyone knows that my best position is playmaker.

Rashford's pace is incredible. You don't catch him when he breaks away.

There are many talented midfielders but not the kind of playmaker I am.

I'm a naturally gifted left-footed footballer.

It gives me a lot of confidence to play with my feet, and I have to be focused for 90 minutes.

I just used to bank on my athleticism.

Gareth Bale could play anywhere.

More than anything I prefer the ball on the floor. I think I play my best football on the floor. There is a delicacy to this big giant.

I've always been a real striker.

Mesut is an amazing player.

I'm not limited to running or jumping or catching footballs.

Playing lovely football and making wonderful saves is not a challenge.

The players who tend to make the difference are often great dribblers. Some are very fast; others have a repertoire of moves and feints. These players need to have great technique in order to be good dribblers. But I'm not a good dribbler.

Negredo is an exceptional player.

Messi simply cannot be stopped by yourself. Ronaldo is easier because he is more about athletic prowess.

Neymar is a good player.

For Ozil's part, he certainly has the class to compete with Ronaldo.

I catch the ball. You throw the ball, I catch it. You throw it close to me, I catch it. If you make me do something crazy to catch, I still catch it.

Luka Modric is an outstanding footballer, a great player.