The Managers

Can England Win It? Mick’s Ireland Stories & Inside Ancelotti’s Management

The Managers

Show Notes

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis preview the summer’s biggest football competition, taking place in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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They discuss the newly expanded 48-team format and what it means for the overall standard of the competition, as well as the expected hot and humid conditions.

Mick talks about preparing a squad and what he did with the Republic of Ireland team in 2002 ahead of the tournament in Japan and South Korea.

The conversation delves into the squad selections made by England and Scotland, as well as the management of the legendary Carlo Ancelotti as he prepares to lead Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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