Joachim Low

“I have to tip my hat to those who have worked closely with me from the start. All these people have backed me up when it was more difficult, urging me on, so thanks to them.”

“When someone has 100 international games more or less in a row then that's top class.”

“I don't say anything about referees' decisions, you have to accept them.”

“The important thing is that the players do what the coach tells them on the pitch, both at their club and with the national teams. And that's the case with Mats Hummels.”

“To play at the highest level requires tremendous effort, concentration and above all, never giving up.”

“The English clubs Arsenal and Manchester United focus on continuity with the same coaches for years.”

“I take sporting criticism on board very keenly and with deference, and I also try to make decisions based on it.”

“Stefan Kiessling is a striker who has put in very good performances in the Bundesliga over the years.”

“I think the core job of a coach is to select the right players for a tournament. You need players who are mentally and physically fit, who are able to deal with difficult moments.”

“I don't agree with people saying that I am immune to advice or cannot admit when I make a mistake.”

“To whistle your own player at one time or another, even before kick-off, I don't think is fair. It doesn't help the player carry on, so it doesn't help the team.”

“I am coach of the Germany national team and there are not many jobs in the world which are better than this.”

“Midfielders must do everything.”

“Every player has his own strengths and weaknesses and has to be integrated into a team.”

“It's a long time since men's cosmetics were considered uncool.”

“I want to establish an error culture in friendlies. We can make mistakes, learn from them and correct them.”

“Real Madrid are an interesting club for any manager.”

“The high demands on teams in national leagues and of course the Champions League - it's too much.”

“If you look at the players, they need more of a break. Some players only get as little as three weeks after a major tournament and it's straight back to the grind.”

“Mesut Ozil, a Mario Gotze, a Mats Hummels, a Holger Badstuber, and so on - they are very mature even in their younger years.”