Superbly insightful A brilliant new perspective on World Cup management -- Jamie Carragher Superb great stories about the greatest tournament -- Daniel Taylor A fascinating read -- Barry Davies If you like a rich and rewarding football read, look no further -- Patrick Barclay Detailed, humorous, extensively researched and very difficult to put down -- Terry Butcher A wonderful look into the beautiful game and the quest to unlock the secret to winning its ultimate prize -- Alexi Lalas An incisive analysis of the beautiful game at its highest levels a must-read for soccer fans * Publishers Weekly * Evans takes 19 aspects of both management and the World cup itself (penalty shoot-outs, qualifying, tactics, star players), unearths a succession of stories... and sprinkles them with interviewees. -- John Aizlewood * The i * Insight into how simply punching above one's weight in the qualifying stages is a world cup victory in itself. * When Saturday Comes * Superbly insightful... a brilliant new perspective * talkSport * Evans has spoken to an impressive and eclectic cast of characters with vast experience in the international game. The quality and calibre of those who offer their perspectives in the book really make it stand out It serves as both a study in how to manage an international time and also a reflection on why international football is so special. * All Sport Book Reviews * ...fascinating * BBC Radio 5 Live *
