"It will be totally different from Sven [Goran Eriksson] and his five years. I will look to make a few changes and freshen a few things up. The aim is to try to bring the whole nation closer together, to bring the England team closer to the clubs and the fans."
— England head coach Steve McClaren, whose tenure began Tuesday. McClaren, who been assistant to Sven-Goran Eriksson, is expected to have a tough road ahead. During the World Cup, in which England exited in the quarterfinals, English fans were already hoisting "McClaren Out" banners. (AP)