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 Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:40 pm Post subject: Why |
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Terry Venables is relishing the prospect of completing "unfinished business" by helping new head coach Steve McClaren lead England to glory.
Venables steered England to the semi-finals of Euro 96 before quitting as England boss as concerns were raised over his various business activities.
Now he is back on the international scene as McClaren's second-in-command and looking to help the former Middlesbrough boss ensure England fulfil the potential they failed to realise in the 2006 World Cup finals.
Venables said: "Is it unfinished business with England? Well, yes, but you get on. It was my decision. It was a disappointment but it was how I felt at the time but you go on and you go your own way and onto the next thing.
"I loved every moment of being England coach. It is a great job, especially if you win!
"I really am thrilled to be involved. This is enjoyment and I am going to give everything I have to Steve to make him try to get what he wants to achieve - which is what we all want.
"I can see Steve is right into the job already and he can't wait to get out there and go on the training pitch and that's great. That's what we need."
Venables is prepared to help McClaren in anyway he desires after getting the call to return to the international scene after a decade's absence.
He said: "It was such a delight for Steve to come onto me. He said 'would you like to do it?' I said 'yes, let's talk about it'. There was obviously the big wait in the middle (the World Cup) and I am just pleased to be here.
"I will go to matches. Steve is leading the coaching and I will help him in any way he wants me to.
"Whether he wants me to observe on occasions or be involved, so be it. Whatever we feel is the best for the team, not necessarily what is the best for us, is the main thing.
"It's about a group getting together a group of players and staff with that strength of wanting to win together."
Venables insists the team ethic is vital if England are to finally fulfil their potential.
He said: "The game doesn't change very much. You see Greece winning Euro 2004 with the oldest system out, man-to-man marking with a sweeper.
"The change is about attitudes, about individuals, that you've got to make sure the team comes first under any circumstances and that is the front line of what we are looking for."
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Why do peeps rate this guy as a coach , WTF has he ever really done???
Nowt , I cant say i wish him well. 
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