Mark Sampson
Football manager and former player
Born
October 18th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Played as a professional footballer and transitioned to management, achieving success in the women's game. Managed the England Women's national team from 2013 to 2017, leading them to a third-place finish at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Euro 2017. Previously managed Bristol Academy and led the team to the FA Women's Cup final.
Managed England Women's national team
Led Bristol Academy to the FA Women's Cup final
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