I am very satisfied that France can again rely on Zinedine Zidane and Claude Makelele, two hugely talented players who play at the highest level with their clubs.

186

If we lose against the Faeroes, the Ireland match will no longer be decisive. It will just be a friendly. I'm not saying the Faeroe Islands are Brazil, but you have to beat them to play a worthwhile match in Ireland.

167

We have reviewed the tape of the match and there were many situations in which we looked anything but comfortable. They put us under a lot of pressure and we were lucky to win.

162

The Faroes are solid defensively and they can create clear chances in counter-attacks. The main goal is to take three points, then we'll see if we can entertain the fans.

139

We don't have any time left for experiments. There are four matches to play and we have to win them all. It's as simple as that.

139

They all produced their best game since I have been in charge. Not only Zidane, not only Thuram, not only Makelele. I saw a genuine team who applied what we decided in training and what we said before the game.

137

We will have to play fast and move a lot.

105

We will have to play each one of them like they are cup finals. We must not consider that some are easier than others. They are all worth three points.

102