Say what you will about tactics, or his odd desire to find a box-to-box midfielder like Danny Williams a home on the RW, but seriously, could this man have a more inspirational approach or outlook? This is from Klinsmann speaking to the U-23s, reminding them that him and the staff are there for the sole purpose of seeing them to their full potential; that he’s always watching their hard work; and that their future role with the senior national team is in their hands only. Added to all that, he puts so much in such a simple package, as only a peculiar zen-master like himself could do.

“Its all down to you guys. Enjoy the game, and I’ll see you down the road more often.”