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 meet regularly with my staff to ensure they are aware of what I want, but also to make sure they have the chance to influence the process and use all of their knowledge to help prepare the group.

My biggest mentor is myself because I've had to study, so that's been my biggest influence.

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.

If you give a bad player time, he can play. If you give a good player time, he can kill you.

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

I think my history as a coach shows I like players who are gifted technically and have courage when it comes to being in possession of a football. That is a key quality for me.