NEW ENGLAND COACH VISITS MELWOOD
Steve McClaren paid a visit to Rafa Benitez and his Liverpool squad at their Melwood training ground today. For the new England coach, it was a chance to catch up with Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Peter Crouch and Scott Carson, as well as talk shop with the Reds boss.
McClaren said: "I see developing strong relationships with club managers as a central part of my role and I got a very warm welcome from Rafa and the players today.
"I'm very keen to get round training grounds over the coming weeks and see people face to face. Coming from club management I know what their challenges and priorities are, and it's vital to have open channels of communication.
"I'm very grateful for the positive reception and support I have had so far."
Last week McClaren was at Manchester United's Carrington training ground to see Sir Alex Ferguson and his squad before watching his former club in action against Porto in the Amsterdam Tournament. He was also at St. James' Park on Saturday to see Newcastle United draw 3-3 with Villareal.
This week he will see Liverpool's Champions League home tie against Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday and Spurs's match against Real Socieded on Saturday, before travelling to Cardiff for The FA Community Shield between Chelsea and Liverpool on Sunday.
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