Even more important than statistics is then having the staff that can take the data and ensure it's presented in a way that improves individuals and teams.

The quality of people you have around you as a manager is so vital. There are various factors that influence that process; fitness, form and the tactical approach to your opponent are all areas I review on a daily basis.

I must have just dreamed that about Liverpool playing 3-4-3. What do people think that was, a bit of luck? A British coach playing 3-4-3? A foreign coach doing that would be a tactical genius. I imagine people think I fell into that system through a stroke of luck or something... it took some thought. I didn't just throw them out there.

When you've got the ball 65-70% of the time, it's a football death for the other team...It's death by football.

I enjoy my work. The reason I worked so hard all my life is because I want to be making big decisions and managing at the very highest level.

Look at Tottenham. You spend over £100-odd million, you'd expect to be challenging for the league.

A player's character is a crucial factor I look into before committing to signing them. They also need to show a willingness to learn, regardless of age and experience; that's very important to me.