Quotes of the week

Friday 29 May 1998 23:02 BST
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l When he came round, the first thing he said was `Don't take me off' Glenn Hoddle, England's coach on Michael Owen's response to being knocked out against Morocco.

l To be the youngest [England] scorer is a great record to have. Owen on scoring the goal that beat Morocco.

l Don't come back to Sunderland or we'll cut your throat. Sick Sunderland fans warn Charlton's Clive Mendonca after his hat-trick led to his home- town club's defeat in the First Division play-off final.

l Maybe we used up too many prayers in 1973. Bob Stokoe, who led Sunderland to the FA Cup that year.

l The most pleasing thing about today is seeing Ernie Els sitting there in the runner-up spot. That's usually where I am. Colin Montgomerie plays the bride for a change at this week's PGA Championship.

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