Eric Harrison's 3 top tips for young players

Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Gary Neville did not reach football's higher echelons by relying on their natural talent.

A commitment to improving and a willingness to forfeit some of life's vices, enabled them to have long, trophy laden careers.

Eric Harrison, the former Manchester United youth coach, was the man responsible for instilling an insatiable hunger for success in Fergie's famous fledglings.

FourFourTwo Performance spoke to Harrison to find out what every young player needs to do to fulfill their potential.

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