Taking On the Godfather ; Levein Inspired by His Euro Foe Del Bosque, the Man Who Made Sure Spain's Stars Became the Best Side On the Planet [Scot Region]

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CRAIG LEVEIN'S chief trials as Scotland boss have thus far centred on man management rather than tactics. From clearing up the debris of Boozegate to coaxing refuseniks back into the fold, the national coach has had to massage and manipulate egos during his seven months in charge.

But if he has ever felt in danger of being worn down by the task, he can always conjure up a thought of Vicente del Bosque for inspiration.

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Taking On the Godfather ; Levein Inspired by His Euro Foe Del Bosque, the Man Who Made Sure Spain's Stars Became the Best Side On the Planet [Scot Region]

Levein has long been in awe of the way Spain's unassuming World Cup-winning manager can manipulate a group of superstar egos into a harmoniously slick football machine.

Coping with the Kris Boyds, Barry Fergusons and Allan McGregors is one thing, dealing with true big-time personalities like Fernando Torres and Cesc Fabregas is another. Del Bosque omitted both from his Spain line-up for las...

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