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Hoddle: I owe a lot to Jimmy Armfield
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle says his career owes a lot to the support of Jimmy Armfield.
Armfield, who played a key role in Hoddle's appointment as England manager in 1996, has died aged 82.
And Hoddle recalls Armfield reassuring him following a disappointing World Cup qualifying defeat to Italy.
This clip was first broadcast on 5 Live Sport on Monday 22 January, 2018.
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