Extra Time - Special Guest Danny Mills

The Inner Huddle - The Football (Soccer) Development Podcast for Parents & Coaches of Young Aspiring Players

We caught up with our old friend, former England international, Danny Mills, on our summer Elite Training Camp. The podcast Was recorded in front of a live audience. Many questions were asked from the coaches and young players:

(Start) Tell us a bit about your journey, what teams did you play for? (10:48) How old were you when you started playing? (15:30) What setbacks did you have along the way? (19:18) What do you think separates the small minority that go onto have good careers from the thousands of talented players out there? (21:38) It seems to be a good time for young English players at the moment. What are your thoughts on the current crop of youngsters, in particular the possible lack of players that can excite us? (Gazza, McManaman. Joe Cole, John Barnes, Chris Waddle, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen Etc.) (24:03) Who was the hardest player you ever faced? (27:22) What was the World Cup like? (30:14) What was the secret of your success? (31:00) How many goals did you score? (32:10) Did you make up with Robbie Savage? (34:00) At what point in your life did realise you had a special talent? (34:53) Do you still play? (35:40) The team you had at Leeds must be right up there with the best the Premiership as had? (40:16) Did you play against Cantona? (40:50) Who is you favourite player ever? (41:30) How many own goals did you score? (42:15) What charity matches have you played in? (42:55) What’s your favourite stadium you’ve played in? (43:53) Who did you look up to whwn you were younger? (45:43) Can you explain your dirtiest tackle? (48:00) Who was your best coach and manager and why? (49:23) Who were your favourite players to be around? (50:42) Who’s the best player you’ve played with? (52:35) Who’s your least favourite team? (53:32) Can you talk us through the Thierry Henry nutmeg? (54:58) Did you ever want to play in any other position? (55:56) Do you play Fantasy Football? (57:39) Have you got any advice for our young players?