Quotes by Mark Schwarzer

“Last night was one of those occasions where, the best way to explain to anybody was that I was there.”

“It hasnt sunk in. For every one of us that has been there for three or four campaigns, this is how it feels to qualify, ... Weve not been there before other than 74 and none of the boys have been around that long.”

“Its just a dream come true - its the pinnacle. Its a lifetime ambition. I was born in 72 so I was only two years old when we went there in 74.”

“I dont remember any of it but as a kid I grew up watching World Cups and unfortunately never got the chance to watch Australia playing.”

“If we make the UEFA Cup final (on May 13) theres a good chance I will be fit for that.”

“Obviously it was sore. But I didnt know it was broken. Then I suspected it was something serious.”

“It was pretty hard to take, to be honest. Nobody was 100 per cent sure.”