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Every player who reaches a European final has technical quality. They have the physical attributes, too. Ultimately, when it’s a close match-up like we’ll see in Seville tonight, it can come down to what’s in the mind.
That’s why I think Giovanni van Bronckhorst holds the key to Rangers’ success. In terms of getting his players into the right psychological state, I couldn’t imagine a better coach to have in place.
This unflappable Dutchman has all the tools to deliver the club’s first European trophy in 50 years and attain a legendary place in the history books. Because a calm focus is essential.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst is key to the success of Rangers against Frankfurt in Seville
I never played in a club final like this one. But I played for Denmark when we won Euro ’92, so I know about an opportunity to achieve something that was beyond your supporters’ wildest dreams when a tournament started.
There is always a danger that the 90 minutes on the pitch somehow vanishes into the air. It might be a cliché to say ‘play the game and not the occasion’. But there’s a reason why that gets mentioned so often. Because it’s absolutely true.
As a young player, in particular, you can
