Declan Rice’s Hidden Talent, Entertaining Yourselves At A Major Tournament & Micah’s Shower Routine
May 15, 2024
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England footballer Declan Rice and former player Micah discuss entertaining themselves at major tournaments, their shower routines, and switching positions. They also talk about releasing songs before tournaments and keeping team spirits high during long stints away.
National teams entertain themselves during major tournaments in unique ways, creating camaraderie and special rituals.
Success in football requires players to manage distractions from commercialization and sponsorships wisely.
Deep dives
Memorable Substitution Impacts in Football
Key moments in football where substitutions, like Jossaloo's performance for Real Madrid or John Barnes' impact in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, have been crucial in changing the course of games.
Commercialization in Football
Discussion on the impact of commercialization on players, highlighting the need for players to reach a certain level of success before engaging in commercial deals, and the challenges young players face in managing distractions and demands of sponsorships.
Tournament Experience
Insight into the unique experience of major tournaments, emphasizing the prolonged time spent together as a team in a bubble, contrasting the isolation from home experienced in club football with the camaraderie and rituals that develop during international competitions.
Should we bring back the tradition of England squads releasing a song before the Euros and World Cup? How do national teams keep themselves amused when they’re away for five or six weeks at major tournaments? Why did Micah’s shower routine have Gary and Alan in fits of giggles?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how they would have got on playing in each other’s positions.
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