"I'm not looking forward to going back to being technical director but I'm sure I'll enjoy it when I get there, " added Gradi.

BBC: Relegation not a disaster - Gradi

The fact that Milner is pushing for a starting spot has come as a pleasant surprise to me, but I'm not shocked he is looking a certainty for England's World Cup squad.

BBC: World Cup scouting: attacking midfield

"I know in my mind who we're looking at but I'm not going to give names, " said Jenkins.

BBC: Six on Swansea manager shortlist

I'm not saying that either candidate was the one I was looking for, but I'm really happy for our country.

CNN: iReporters on Obama victory: 'It's history'

"Obviously, he's looking pretty good, but I'm not too worried about it, " Dake said about Taylor.

WSJ: Penn State takes 20.5-point lead into finals

Mr. ASTON-REESE: I'm not a naysayer or anything but I just think that we could be on that - just on the precipice looking down into the abyss right here.

NPR: Lehman Bros. Earnings Ease Market Fears

"When we met, although we knew we were falling hard and fast for one another, we continued to say, 'I'm not looking for anyone right now, but we can be friends and see where it goes!'"

CNN: Lasting connections: Love at the airport

"My game is not the sharpest it's been in a while but I'm looking forward to going out there and playing with those two gentlemen, " he said.

BBC: Harrington upbeat on USPGA hopes

So I'm looking forward to a productive meeting not just here with Chancellor Merkel but as part of the G20.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama and Chancellor Merkel at G-20

"This is a race I have always wanted to compete in and I'm really looking forward to running as it has a worldwide reputation for not only the quality but also the fantastic size of the field, " added Gebrselassie.

BBC: Haile Gebrselassie to make Great North Run debut