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Why experience is so important for a successful World Cup

Why experience is so important for a successful World Cup

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Matt Forde and Lloyd Griffith speak to former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel all about the importance of experience when it comes to representing your country at the World Cup.


Friedel recalls how his role differed between his first World Cup in 1994 and his final tournament in 2002 and what he learned along the way.


He warns England manager Thomas Tuchel against picking a squad full of inexperienced players given the conditions that await England in North America this summer.


He gives praise to a current England youngster Kobbie Mainoo for showing experience beyond his years to find his way back into the Man United and England setup


And he reveals how close Harry Kane came to leaving Spurs when he was a youngster at the club before Tim Sherwood intervened to block his exit.


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