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“I want to go to the World Cup. Argentina was the first team to offer me a contract…” Shaun Edwards on his new coaching role with Argentina and his England ambition

Renowned defensive strategist Shaun Edwards has committed to a coaching role with the Argentina national team through the 2027 World Cup. While he expressed a desire to work with the England men's side, he confirmed that no such opportunity materialized after recent discussions with team leadership.

Edwards remains involved with the England women's team as a consultant, a position he holds with the full support of the Argentine staff. He cited Argentina's consistent performance in previous World Cup tournaments as a primary motivation for joining their setup.

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