THEY SAID IT . . .

“The whole tournament has been close games, I don’t know how many have been decided on penalties. If you are playing against Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia or Namibia, for those young players it is still very important international minutes on the field. I don’t think the team can do any more than try to win the game and beat the opponent in the other half. After a very good camp, where some of the young players have made very good progress and have got good international game-time, I would say it is mission accomplished.” "England are one of the favourites after Brazil. But I really like Dele Alli - he's a lot like a Brazilian player. I saw him at the Real Madrid against Spurs game and he was really impressive. He's tall and has real ability, a very good player. He has the swagger that Brazilians have." My job is to allow people to dream. What's the saying? 'Make the impossible seem possible’. They are at an age and have a hunger, an enthusiasm and no little quality, so they can certainly keep improving. But we have got to improve to reach the latter stages of the tournament and that is going to take a lot of work over the next few weeks and a huge commitment. But I am seeing evidence that they're embracing that challenge." “For me it is normal [to be at one club for many years] because I have only coached two

PSL clubs through my career. I was at SuperSport United for seven years, and then from 2007 to 2012 I was with Bafana Bafana. I don’t like hopping around. I like to stay, especially when you are loved and people show you that they love you. When you are loved, you stay. Sometimes you think the grass is greener on the other side when it is not. So I have stayed where I am happy and feel comfortable because Mamelodi Sundowns looks after me.” years.