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Press conference: Arsène Wenger and Per Mertesacker (Arsenal)

Press conference: José Mourinho and Demba Ba (Chelsea)

Press conference: David Moyes, Rio Ferdinand (Man. United) and Sami Hyypiä (Leverkusen)

Press conference: Manuel Pellegrini (Man. CIty)

Press conference: Didier Drogba (Galatasaray)

Switzerland impressed in 2011 qualifying and this year have taken some big scalps, giving Martina Moser hope they can make their first finals as they chase a place in Canada.

The UEFA Super Cup is uniquely missing from José Mourinho's collection and he spoke to UEFA.com about his Chelsea FC return and the challenge of FC Bayern München on Friday in Prague.

France coach Gilles Eyquem lamented the lack of a cutting edge in his team while the departing Wales players earned high praise from managerial mentor Jarmo Matikainen. Both spoke to UEFA.com after a 3-0 win for France in Haverfordwest.

Marianne Miettinen hailed a triumph "for all of girls' and women's football in Finland" after her team held a quietly pleased Germany side to join their opponents in the semis. Germany coach Maren Meinert also spoke to UEFA.com

FC Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred spoke to UEFA.com – with a little help from his mother – about life in Ukraine, his aims for the season and the profound influence of family.

After a 5-0 defeat, Norway coach Jarl Torske admitted his team were "outplayed" by Germany, while counterpart Maren Meinert told UEFA.com that she was "very satisfied" with the victory.

Sweden coach Calle Barrling told UEFA.com his side were disappointed with their performance after a 1-1 draw against Finland, a result opposite number Marianne Miettinen was "proud" of.

Wales coach Jarmo Matikainen told UEFA.com of his pride after his side lost 1-0 on their finals debut to a Denmark side that can still improve according to Søren Randa-Boldt.

Mo Marley praised her team’s “resilient and mature” performance after England drew 0-0 with France, while her opposite number Gilles Eyquem also saw the positives despite the stalemate.

"I'm really happy and thankful that this is happening," said ex-Germany defender Steffi Jones as she cast her eye over a recent girls' and women's development tournament in Belarus.