His argument was that talent was never the primary issue. The missing ingredient for the USMNT was competitive intensity.

Before the World Cup, Pochettino played for and coached teams including PSG and Espanyol – football runs in the family, and his 2 sons both work in the sport.

The U.S. head coach explains why he was so 'relaxed' heading into this World Cup, and how the past has helped to shape a positive future