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#4 Gareth Southgate
When Southgate was hired, it was only on an interim basis. But such has been his impact on the team that his position was made permanent. For someone relatively young in terms of coaching, you may think it could have backfired. But instead, that lesser experience has been an inspiration for Southgate to try out different tactics and formations.
He has the bravery to chop and change at will, and that has made England more adaptive and dynamic.
His experience with the junior levels has also helped him. The young players who now play in the senior squad know what to expect from him, and that has made their transition easier.
#5 No superstars
The England squad of old boasted some superstars of football. The likes of Rooney, Gerrard, Lampard, and Beckham were some of the best. But that didn't turn out well for England. The superstars failed to bring any trophies back home, and there was a feeling that their egos might have hindered them from giving their best.
The present England squad can only call their Captain, Kane, a superstar. The rest are vulnerable to be dropped if they do not play well, and that means they have to prove themselves every opportunity they get.
Therefore no one except their captain is guaranteed a starting spot in the squad, which means the performance of the team always remains optimal.
