In a utopia you want to win matches by several goals and by playing a wonderful brand of football. But that's utopia.
His return gives England another key to its bow.
I will do whatever it takes to win a football match.
Football's in my blood - and eventually I want to be the one making decisions.
The way I was brought up by my parents and guided through my football life by the influences of various managers means that in some ways I am black and white.
I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel.
It was the right decision. There's no point me sitting here and smoke-screening it because I make the decisions at this football club but taking the day off did not contribute to what we did defensively.
If I refused him this opportunity of fulfilling his ambition it would not be good for him or Manchester City Football Club.
Everything is agreed with Lee Croft financially. I have spoken to him and his agent about football matters. He is quite keen to stay here and hopefully he will be signing within the next day or so.