into a world class player.
whether it’s finding a diamond in a clubs youth system or taking a risk in bringing an under-loved player into the international fold, great managers know talent when they see it and know how to use it to their advantage.
a great manager must be confident that their players can get a result regardless of how bad things get. their team may be 2-0 down with five minutes left, but giving up hope won’t help anyone.
the best managers will ooze confidence, which will rub off on to their players. this in turn builds a team of players who will never give up and never stop believing they 