England soccer coach: 'Israel showed what a proud nation they are'

By JPOST.COM STAFF
England soccer coach Steve McClaren on Saturday night praised Israel for beating Russia and dramatically increasing the Three Lions' chances of qualifying for Euro 2008. "What a night. Absolutely fantastic news for us all," McClaren told www.thefa.com. "I would like to pay tribute to Israel for the professional way they went about their job. They showed what a proud nation they are and they deserve a lot of praise for their efforts."