improvement in European form over the past few seasons.
"In terms of winning matches in Europe, we are more
confident now than we have ever been.
"We have found a way of playing in Europe based on tactical
awareness and, vitally, patience.
"I have been hammering home that message for years and I am
satisfied it has got home to the players.
"The players have gathered the necessary experience to do
well in Europe which is, after all, the biggest tournament
in the game.
"Their best form has been reserved for it, you can't deny
that - the evidence will always point to that."
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