Cameron Carter-Vickers is used to gathering in a huddle at Celtic to hear inspirational speeches from Ange Postecoglou or Callum McGregor.But it was a whole new ball game for the Parkhead defender at the World Cup in Qatar when he was addressed by United States President Joe Biden.
Ahead of USA’s tournament opener against Wales in December, Carter-Vickers and his team-mates congregated in a hotel room to take the special call.President Biden was on the other line with a motivational message, which left the players speechless.
The Hoops centre-back can be seen on the YouTube clip applauding after his rallying call from the White House. It just added to Carter-Vickers’ overall experience at the World Cup where he featured in America’s group game against Iran.
He joked that the President has a bit to go before matching Postecoglou’s tactical nous.But Carter-Vickers says the call helped foster togetherness in the US camp before they went on to reach the last-16 in Qatar.
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