FRANZ BECKENBAUER
"I am very sure that we are going to win this game. We are as good as, if not better than, Sven Goran Eriksson's side. I am sure that we are better prepared for this match than England. We will beat England."

CARSTEN JANCKER
"We don't have to worry about single players such as Michael Owen or Emile Heskey. We have a stronger team and that is what counts."

SEPP MAIER
"David Seaman is past his best. Even I would have saved that shot and I don't play football any more. I don't think Seaman has the same standing in the game as our keeper Oliver Kahn, who is better."

STEFFEN EFFENBERG
"Steven who? I don't know him. I am not interested in England, or who is in their squad. I don't have time. I have better things to do."

SEBASTIAN DEISLER
"I am glad that David Beckham will be fit. Now England will have no excuses when we beat them."

ULI HOENESS
"How are England going to win in Germany? It hasn't happened for 100years. "I have no doubts whatsoever that Germany  will quite clearly thrash England. They will easily qualify for the World Cup with this match."