“For me, it is not so surprising England chose him. In training we all notice him because he is confident and very quick.”

— Theo Walcott

Gilberto Silva, Brazilian World Cup winning footballer, 2006 ( Source http://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200506/story/0,,1775677,00.html)
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