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Paul Simpson

Paul Simpson

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This is a session that we have used in the past with the England U20s. We use a specialist coaching model at the Football Association, with a head coach, an in-possession coach, an out-of-possession coach and a goalkeeping coach. When we run this session, it tends to be during the second session of the day and it allows each of the coaches the opportunity to work with a small group on more position-specific activities.
The back four

The back four

Defending
This session is all about making sure the defensive unit is organised. A strong, intelligent defence is crucial for keeping clean sheets, and achieving that aim is halfway towards winning matches.

Biography

As head coach of England’s U20s Paul Simpson led the team to victory in the U20 World Cup Final in South Korea in 2017. Starting his coaching career as player-manager of Rochdale in 2002, he went on to manage Carlisle United, overseeing the club’s return to the Football League in 2005. He led the club to the title the following season and was rewarded with the LMA League Two Manager of the Year award. After a stint in the Championship with Preston, he took Shrewsbury to the 2009 League Two play-off final. He also managed Stockport and Northwich, and has enjoyed coaching roles with Derby County and Newcastle. He has subsequently been working with the FA at U19 and U20 level. Simpson had a long playing career, primarily with Manchester City, Oxford United and Derby County. He is the holder of a Certificate in Applied Management, achieved at Warwickshire University’s business school.

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