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 forward world qualify Change image and share on social
I have a number of alternatives, and each one gives me something different. Glenn Hoddle alternative numb Change image and share on social
Only 38 per cent of players in the Premier League are English; that is a damning statistic. Soon, the England manager will have to go scouting for players in the Championship - and when I say 'soon' I mean the next four or five years, perhaps even for the next World Cup. Glenn Hoddle premier damn championship share on social
I started the 1998 World Cup with Teddy Sheringham up front but always planned for Michael Owen to face Colombia in our final group game because they defended square and a quick striker would be able to exploit the space behind them. Glenn Hoddle michael owen striker 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 manager team opposition Change image and share on social
No manager in the world gets good results all the time and you know there's people always ready to have a snipe. In fact I'm my own biggest critic, I really am. Because my own standards are so high, I criticise myself behind the scenes more than perhaps I should, according to people who know me well. Glenn Hoddle snipe criticise critic 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 physical overcoat death Change image and share on social
It was my proudest moment as a manager when England drew 0-0 with Italy in Rome to qualify for the World Cup finals. Fifteen years later, the stakes are equally high for both countries as they go head-to-head for a semi-final place at the European Championship. Glenn Hoddle proud european final 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 footballer deserve english 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 brain leg reason Change image and share on social