Subject: [U21] NCFC

I have put myself forward for the U21's as Coach

Tom has done a fantastic job over the past few seasons - & I wish him well with his new responsibility with the England NT

I hope my experience with the NT will help me pull together a new & exciting U21 England squad

The ever changing environment of the U21 challenge - would be ideal for me as a very active Sokker Manager

Please vote for me - as your new U21 England Coach

Questions are very welcome

isnt it a bit late as theres only a matter of hours left?
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No

ok, sorry...

same questions i asked daza, and simon :)

how do you think we'll do in our group for next season? which teams do you think will be tough to beat? and what will your approaches be to the hard, and easy games we will have?

1. France
2. England
3. Israel
4. Zhonggou
5. El Salvador
6. Al-Jaza'ir
7. Tunis

Can you give examples of the different tactics you have used over the previous season & why you felt each tactic would be most effective?

Phil - I have learnt a lot this last season with tactics at NT level (but I have still a lot to learn)

I probably know a little bit more which tactics (& alt tactics) not to use, based on some of my failures vs France & USA

To get the back line moving at the right time is still my biggest challenge - & also to get the midfield moving into positions to support the strikers, I stll need to get a lot better at

At Club level I struggle to have a lot of different tactics - as my squad is limited (no quality wingers) & that limits my opportunities to experiment (but I will have a go this season)

Tom -

El Salvador - Al-Jaza'ir - Tunis - with all due respect to these teams - we should be attacking & looking for goals to bolster our G/D

France - Israel & Zhonggou are all tough matches, & will need careful scouting to see what tactics they employ & the strength of their new squads

I believe all the matches are certainly winnable & we should top the group, if we can carve out at least 4 wins from 6 against France - Israel & Zhonggou

Just to add a bit more to my speech

I will continue to try & get more Managers involved with the England scene & also make a new enthusiastic 'war cry' for more quality J/S's to be launched or developed

J/S's are the very basis that England can prosper from - so they need more focus & attention

England U21 News desk will be introduced

The 12 pages of NT News desk was successful, with many Managers having a post on NT issues & players - so I'm sure the U21's can add to that & a lot more in the future

Questions are very welcome