The players and staff at Manchester City are split into two camps this June. They are either on holiday with their feet up or involved in a major tournament somewhere in the world.
David Young, City's head of psychology for the past five years, is no different. But while the footballers are either preparing for the European Championship or Copa America, Young is in the Caribbean with the England cricket team.
And this week he is really earning his money in that summer job. Young joined City from the ECB, having spent four years as national lead for performance psychology and he was a crucial figure behind the scenes when England won the 50-over World Cup on home soil in 2019.
After that tournament, he took up post at the Etihad and has worked with Pep Guardiola's squad during a period of unprecedented success that not only includes winning the treble but also holding their nerve in some tight and tense title races. ALSO READ: 'Violates the rights' - Fresh legal challenge throws City's title defence into doubt ALSO READ: Man City midfielder confirms summer exit plan as Tottenham star urged to sign This summer, with England heading to the T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean, he has returned to the set-up, with City's blessing.
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