* They compare Steve McManaman to Steve Highway and he’s nothing like him, but I can see why – because he’s a bit different.

    * The good news for Nigeria is that they’re two-nil down very early in the game.

    * I came to Nantes two years ago and it’s much the same today, except that it’s totally different.

    * The 33 or 34-year-olds will be 36 or 37 by the time the next World Cup comes around, if they’re not careful.

    * Goalkeepers aren’t born today until they’re in their late 20s or 30s and sometimes not even then

    * I’m not disappointed – just disappointed

    * We deserved to win this game after hammering them 0-0 in the first half.

    * Argentina won’t be at Euro 2000 because they’re from South America.

    * There’s a slight doubt about only one player, and that’s Tony Adams, who won’t be playing tomorrow