Which ultimately works in international management.
I've often tried to point out that more than half the battle is having a manager who is liked by the players. I don't think we have ever had one quite like Southgate in that respect. They are happy to play for him.
If you look at successful...
It's job done though. Topped the group that included the European Champions, beat them home and away, and secured enough points to join the top band of seeds in the draw.
Can't complain. All tailed off a bit when things didn't matter. Italy were held in Macedonia.
Hold on one second, I just worked out what's happened
This is so me.
You see, I tuned into the game and selected 'watch from start'.
Of course I forgot that to make comments on NSC would cause utter confusion. I think I'll move to live now.
I'm normally about 40 years behind most people. So this is quite impressive really. I'm still celebrating the 1-0 victory over Hungary at Wembley. I'm looking forward to Spain 82.