Spain

Until 2008, the Spanish national team were notorious under-achievers who had consistently failed to make the most of their world-class talent. Then, in the European Championships of that year, they finally found the winning formula, beating Germany in the final and going on to enjoy a period of unparalleled dominance in world football. This book tells the story of how influential managers such as Luis Aragones and Vicente del Bosque managed to install a winning mentality and finally harness the nation's awesome football talent.