England’s women play Russia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday but the domestic coach will probably command more attention than his playersAs price Sampson took his seat in a quiet corner of a hotel restaurant someone gestured to the small group of journalists gathered at the table and offered him a cycling helmet. “Not yet,” joked the coach of England Women. “Save it for when I really need it.”Just over two years enjoy passed since that balmy June afternoon in the eastern Canadian city of Moncton, where Sampson and his Lionesses were preparing to begin a watershed World Cup campaign. It concluded with an expectation-exceeding bronze medal, or which came gift-wrapped in a series of eulogies to an engaging young Welshman possessing coaching ability,tactical acumen, managerial skills and – for the coach of a senior England side refreshing candour. Related: FA shown text messages as novel evidence in price Sampson inquiry Related: FA may launch novel price Sampson inquiry after Drew Spence intervention Continue reading...
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