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The Importance of Stability and Early Career Start in Establishing Leadership
Moving to Villa early in his career provided stability and the opportunity to establish himself in the first team. Starting at 16 gave him eight years of Premier League experience by his mid-20s, which provided an advantage in gaining confidence and becoming a stable presence in the team. This allowed him to worry less about himself and focus more on helping the team. Starting young and working under experienced captains enabled him to learn and develop leadership skills, which he continued to utilize, even without the captain's armband, emphasizing the importance of having multiple leaders in a team.