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" A couple of defeats, and you are gone - that's the danger of World Cups. "

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" People are possibly not spelling 'Leicester' correctly everywhere round the globe, but they are at least saying it correctly now. "

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" Our games are not always the best, but they are exciting, which is what people love to see. "

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" Kids are learning to play. That's why we're seeing an emergence. That's why we're seeing the Under-17s and Under-20s doing better in international football. "

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