Steve McClaren
Football manager and player, led Derby County
Born
May 3rd, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A football manager and former player, contributions include management roles at several clubs and the England national team. Achieved prominence during a successful spell at Middlesbrough, leading the team to win the League Cup in 2004. Managed the English national team in 2006 and had previous stints with clubs such as Newcastle United and FC Twente in the Netherlands, where he won the Eredivisie title in 2010. Known for revitalizing teams and often employing innovative tactical approaches.
Led Middlesbrough to win the League Cup in 2004
Managed England national team in 2006
Won the Eredivisie title with FC Twente in 2010
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