Nobody criticised me when we qualified for the World Cup when I decided that the best shape for us going forward was three men at the back and stretching the pitch width-wise, which gives you options. Glenn Hoddle backcriticisecup Change image and share on social
I have been here before as a spirit - this is just my physical body, it is just an overcoat. And at death, you will take the overcoat off. Glenn Hoddle bodydeathovercoat Change image and share on social
At this moment in time I did not say them things. Glenn Hoddle momentthingtime Change image and share on social
I often felt as a player in a 4-4-2, you end up being outnumbered in midfield and chasing the ball, so as a manager I liked wingbacks to push forward; it gives the midfield player on the ball three or four options. Glenn Hoddle ballchaseend share on social
I run an academy in Spain for young footballers who are released by their clubs and who, in my opinion, deserve a second chance. It is a rewarding job for me, but one that also reveals many of the faults in the English game. Glenn Hoddle academychanceclub share on social
I have a number of alternatives, and each one gives me something different. Glenn Hoddle alternativenumb Change image and share on social
As England manager I always felt we needed an extra man in midfield to retain the ball, but that was more as an attacking ploy to help create opportunities. It came from my experience playing international football in a 4-4-2 and spending half my time chasing the ball. Glenn Hoddle attackballchase share on social
You and I have been physically given two hands and two legs and half-decent brains. Some people have not been born like that for a reason. The karma is working from another lifetime. Glenn Hoddle bearbraindecent Change image and share on social
The old adage that you shouldn't change a winning team doesn't apply in modern international football because managers have to study the opposition and pick players who exploit their weaknesses. Glenn Hoddle adageapplychange Change image and share on social
If people feel 4-4-2 is the way forward in international football, they'll have to wait until I'm out of a job. Glenn Hoddle feelfootballforward Change image and share on social
