Technically he was always great, now he also has that cool head. The way he scored the goals is phenomenal. For me he is the best and most complete striker in the world at the moment.

Van Gaal has a good vision on football. But it's not mine. He wants to gel winning teams and has a militaristic way of working with his tactics. I don't. I want individuals to think for themselves and take the decision on the pitch that is best for the situation... I don't have anything against computers, but you judge football players intuitively and with your heart.

I always think in English football that it’s nice to have a combination of different types of players, so then they can all gel together.

It's all about the balance of the team. That's the most important point, nothing else. For that reason, it's easy for me to adapt to several different styles of play. I know I have to adapt and play for the good of the team. For me, being a strong striker is not only about being a good goalscorer.

In football, yeah, sometimes you get these multitalented individuals where that’s all they want to do: when the team’s got the ball, I’ll play but, when we haven’t got the ball, I’ll go and have a rest.

Superior technical achievements — used correctly both strategically and tactically — can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.

There are so many incredible players on the national team. They feed me the ball and then I can feed them the ball. Honestly, they make me look good.

I think every player is unique, you know," says the man himself. We have got a lot of talented players in the Bundesliga. But, with all due respect, maybe I was a little bit special.

I think to succeed as a footballer, you need to be skilful, you need to be talented and gifted, You also need to know how much hard work goes into honing your craft.

The best players are intelligent, able to read the game, anticipate things,”

Actually, I am a very strong player. Mentally very tough. I just don't give up very easily. I make my opponent work very hard.

Messi is a very quick and technically gifted player. When you face him you have to make decisions in an instant. When he approaches you, you have to make the sign of the cross and pray that everything will be alright.

We’ve got players that can come on now and change the game. And we believe that our team’s very talented, it’s a close knit group and it’s amazing to be a part of

Mia, what is the most important thing for a soccer player to have?” With no hesitation, she answered, “Mental toughness.