Re: You wanted an english manager
After Erikson I was one of many who thought that an English manager is what the national team needed. I also thought that after what Steve Maclaren had done at Middlesbro, with the right number two they could do a great job.
Unfortunately the FA picked Venables who tends to melt into the background when things go awry but comes out to the front when we win a match. Venables may have all the right coaching qualifications but it takes more than a few pieces of paper to motivate players. And that’s what the England teams needs - a motivating management team.
Stuart Pierce didn’t have the managerial experience that a national manager would need but I think that he would have made a very good number two. His enthusiasm and dedication would rub off on the players as it did when he was playing. A few years as assistant would have taught him the skills needed to manage big name players. Maybe in 8 or 10 years time he could become England’s manager.
The other problem is Gerrard and Lampard. Play either but not both and play them where they are most effective.
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