'Where's the "one of our own" that's remotely good enough? The FA needed to be pragmatic, not patriotic.' Writing exclusively for FourFourTwo Henry Winter reminds England fans why they have good reason to be smiling
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Thomas Tuchel's coaching philosophy begins with positivity, exemplified by his opening smile to players at Mainz in 2009. Today, he steps into a role filled with talent thanks to Gareth Southgate, who significantly transformed England's squad spirit. Southgate's leadership from 2016 rebuilt a sense of pride and camaraderie among the players, moving away from previous disarray. He encouraged players to share personal stories, humanizing their experiences and connecting them with fans, ultimately revitalizing the team spirit and leading to impressive performances in major tournaments.
Southgate transformed the England squad's culture, fostering a sense of pride and camaraderie, making players eager to represent their country, a marked change from previous leadership.
In his tenure, Southgate invited players to share their personal stories, like Sterling's tattoo tribute and Rose's battle with depression, humanizing the team and connecting them with fans.
Gareth Southgate's leadership revives England's football spirit, transforming a troubled team into a competitive squad that achieved remarkable performances in major tournaments.
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