Phil and Anto are joined by Croatia national team manager Slaven Bilic to have a wonderful discussion about the current Euro 2012 qualification campaign and how the Group Stage has gone for Croatia. We also cover the Golden Generation of which Slaven was a prominent member and whether increased expectations now carry a larger burden for the national team. We also explore how Slaven became the manager in the wake of the 2006 World Cup and some of his influences as a coach. You will also discover how that Golden Generation saw itself after Croatia gained its independence and the how this talent was quickly recognized. Slaven also discusses his influences as a manager and whether international football has become too tactical and cautious as the games have so much more pressure, whether Nikola Kalinic needs to leave Blackburn Rovers to reach his potential and would Slaven ever consider managing West Ham United which has found itself in major difficulty and facing certain relegation this season. A wonderful discussion with one of the most desired managers in the world today and you will quickly recognize the candor and intelligence of a tremendous football man and manager of some of the most talented players in the world.

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