Roy Hodgson was cautious to highlight that he regards paying tribute to Diego Maradona as something for those who knew him best.
"Who am I to be talking about memories of Diego Maradona?" he asked, adding: "I think tributes to people like Diego Maradona should be paid by people who’ve played alongside him, played with him, worked with him."
But Maradona's impact on football stretches so far that even those who don't feel placed to extol him still have a story to tell.