Paul Ince

Answered by Paul Ince

I think players do still genuinely want to play for their countries – guys like David Beckham and John Terry are passionate about England. And look at how the under-21’s went about their European Championships... Show more »I think players do still genuinely want to play for their countries – guys like David Beckham and John Terry are passionate about England. And look at how the under-21’s went about their European Championships over the summer. I was England’s first black Captain and I know representing my country was a monumental thing. I think clubs are more protective over their players these days – that’s true – because there is so much more at stake. Show less »

Answered by Paul Ince

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Answered by Paul Ince

I think players do still genuinely want to play for their countries – guys like David Beckham and John Terry are passionate about England. And look at how the under-21’s went about their European Championships... Show more »I think players do still genuinely want to play for their countries – guys like David Beckham and John Terry are passionate about England. And look at how the under-21’s went about their European Championships over the summer. I was England’s first black Captain and I know representing my country was a monumental thing. I think clubs are more protective over their players these days – that’s true – because there is so much more at stake. Show less »

Answered by Paul Ince

I’m not as suspicious as people think. I just used to put my shirt on as I was running onto the pitch. It’s one of those things that you do once and it works so you carry on doing it, but that’s about... Show more »I’m not as suspicious as people think. I just used to put my shirt on as I was running onto the pitch. It’s one of those things that you do once and it works so you carry on doing it, but that’s about as far as it used to go. As a manager you put more faith in those around you doing the job. Show less »

Answered by Paul Ince

I’m not sure they are under-performing as such, and really the national team was doing no better when there weren’t many foreigners plying their trade in the Premier League. National teams always go through... Show more »I’m not sure they are under-performing as such, and really the national team was doing no better when there weren’t many foreigners plying their trade in the Premier League. National teams always go through up’s and down’s and we have always been unlucky in major tournaments. I have always thought that foreign players coming in to the game is a good thing for the England team. It teaches us how continental national and club sides play and makes us more aware of how we need to play. Show less »

Answered by Paul Ince

I think players do still genuinely want to play for their countries – guys like David Beckham and John Terry are passionate about England. And look at how the under-21’s went about their European Championships... Show more »I think players do still genuinely want to play for their countries – guys like David Beckham and John Terry are passionate about England. And look at how the under-21’s went about their European Championships over the summer. I was England’s first black Captain and I know representing my country was a monumental thing. I think clubs are more protective over their players these days – that’s true – because there is so much more at stake. Show less »

Answered by Paul Ince

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Answered by Paul Ince

I think players do still genuinely want to play for their countries – guys like David Beckham and John Terry are passionate about England. And look at how the under-21’s went about their European Championships... Show more »I think players do still genuinely want to play for their countries – guys like David Beckham and John Terry are passionate about England. And look at how the under-21’s went about their European Championships over the summer. I was England’s first black Captain and I know representing my country was a monumental thing. I think clubs are more protective over their players these days – that’s true – because there is so much more at stake. Show less »

Answered by Paul Ince

I’m not as suspicious as people think. I just used to put my shirt on as I was running onto the pitch. It’s one of those things that you do once and it works so you carry on doing it, but that’s about... Show more »I’m not as suspicious as people think. I just used to put my shirt on as I was running onto the pitch. It’s one of those things that you do once and it works so you carry on doing it, but that’s about as far as it used to go. As a manager you put more faith in those around you doing the job. Show less »

Answered by Paul Ince

I’m not sure they are under-performing as such, and really the national team was doing no better when there weren’t many foreigners plying their trade in the Premier League. National teams always go through... Show more »I’m not sure they are under-performing as such, and really the national team was doing no better when there weren’t many foreigners plying their trade in the Premier League. National teams always go through up’s and down’s and we have always been unlucky in major tournaments. I have always thought that foreign players coming in to the game is a good thing for the England team. It teaches us how continental national and club sides play and makes us more aware of how we need to play. Show less »