Jacques Santini Quotations

It is important for the players to relax physically and also psychologically,

Not many people expected this match, ... But it will be difficult anyway. We have our destiny in our own hands.

Croatia is very strong. Technically they are good, ... But we can always give that something extra to find a solution no matter the opponent.

Does he need to score a hat-trick in every match? ... Does he need to get the ball from the half-way line and dribble past everyone?

We did not wait until he went to Manchester United to have an eye on him, ... He and Peguy can seize the opportunity to show they are more than replacement solutions...

The players always respond present at big matches, that is a positive sign.

There is a lot of fatigue, so we need to take things step by step, ... There is a lot of physical and psychological pressure when you play every few days.

If you look at the others you would see that we are not in such a bad situation,

England gave us a very difficult match and at halftime I told the players we had a big job to do. France started the second half well but I have to say that penalty save from Fabien boosted us. That was a big psychological blow in our favor.

It was a strange game, all the best chances came from similar situations and all the goals came from set pieces. We got the victory and I congratulate my players. But it took two teams to make it a great match.