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.

It's the nature of it. The players will want to compete at the highest level they possibly can.

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.

Whilst I'm here, I'll always do the best I can.

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.

I think football management has obviously changed and evolved in terms of practices and methods, but I would say the values we strive to hold are the same as great men like Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.

That ability to press immediately, within five or six seconds to get the ball, is important