Ben Foster, a former England goalkeeper, discusses his experiences with the national team, recalling his early career moments and the managers he worked under from 2006 to 2014. Despite earning eight caps, he faced stiff competition from prominent figures like Paul Robinson and Joe Hart. Foster describes his initial impressions of Sven-Goran Eriksson and Steve McClaren positively, contrasting them with his views on Fabio Capelloâs rigid management style. Ultimately, he recognizes the value of Roy Hodgson's more personal approach, fostering a better player-manager relationship.
My first England boss was Sven-Goran Eriksson... he was such a nice guy...always going about his business calmly.
Steve McClaren handed me my debut against Spain...I liked Steve a lot â he was a top coach.
Fabio Capello probably wasn't my type of manager...He was incredibly strict and didn't see us as individuals.
Roy Hodgson was different...he understood players more personally, which created a better environment for performance.
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