"Image source, Getty Images "Football obsessive." Ask people who know Steve Holland well how they would describe the former Chelsea and England coach and the same phrase is repeated. "Football is his life," a source told BBC Sport. "Whether it's Champions League, thoughts on players or something else, he has a hell of a brain when it comes to football detail.""
"Attention to detail is a Holland character trait, something he has relied on since joining Crewe in 1992, after concluding he would advance further as a coach than he did as a player if he dedicated himself to the profession at a young age. Holland, 55, believes only former England boss Graham Taylor was younger than him when he gained what is now known as the Uefa A Licence coaching badge, when he was 21."
Steve Holland is intensely focused on football and renowned for meticulous tactical analysis. He reviewed Manchester United's win footage on the return journey with Michael Carrick and the backroom staff to plan the next match. While players had a day off, Holland and colleagues worked at Carrington refining training sessions aimed at a third consecutive Premier League victory. Holland began coaching at Crewe in 1992 and earned the Uefa A Licence at 21 after deciding to prioritise coaching over playing. His England experience and calm under pressure make him a vital figure in United's coaching structure and recent successes.
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