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“It's one thing to tell a front man to drop off and fill in the hole behind, but if they don't know why they are doing it, it is not an easy thing to teach. But Rooney's just got it.”

Quote by John Toshack

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John Toshack, born on March 22, 1949, is a renowned footballer. He had a distinguished career in English football, playing for several top clubs and achieving significant success at international level. more

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