Who is Allan Russell? England striker coach and Soccer AM star hoping to steer Three Lions to World Cup glory
Retired Scottish professional has previously worked with the likes of Saido Berahino and Andre Gray
ALLAN RUSSELL could be England's secret weapon at the World Cup.
The Soccer AM star, who labels himself as the world's No 1 striker coach, has travelled to Russia with the Three Lions.
Who is Allan Russell?
Russell, who is England's senior squad striker coach, was born in Glasgow in 1980.
Before he decided to take up coaching, he made his name on the pitch for a number of clubs.
He played for Hamilton Academical, St Mirren, Macclesfield Town, Mansfield Town and Partick Thistle.
Russell then continued his career in the USA with North Carolina FC and Los Angeles Blues.
Who has he worked with?
The retired footballer has worked with the likes of Stoke star Saido Berahino, Watford forward Andre Gray and Middlesbrough loanee Martin Braithwaite.
He has his own website, which is called superiorstriker.
A post on the website reads: "Using intricate statistics combined with detailed match and training analysis, Allan strategises a complete striker training programme.
"Which incorporates every element and fine detail required to take his clients performance and career to the highest level."
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