'How to win': England's cultural blueprint for World Cup success

Psychology will play a key role during the Lionesses' time in Australia

A few months ago I sat down with Dr Kate Hays, the English Football Association's head of psychology for women’s football. The discussion formed part of an article I wrote for BBC Sport, posted - in slightly summarised form - below. As the Lionesses embark on their World Cup campaign, attempting to win England's second consecutive major tournament (a fe…