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England: David Seaman makes Arsenal and Man Utd revelation at World Cups
ENGLAND legend David Seaman says former Three Lions managers should have broken up cliques amongst the dressing room.
"It was nearly always Arsenal table, Man United table, everyone else"
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Seaman made 75 caps for England between 1988 and 2002, playing at five major tournaments.
He has revealed how club team-mates used to stick together, especially the Arsenal and Manchester United players, during meal times.
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Seaman says there were “obvious divides” between the players in the squad.
“They were good, but it was almost always like ‘Arsenal table, Man United table, and the others’,” Seaman told talkSPORT.
It was almost always like ‘Arsenal table, Man United table, and the others’
“It was a little bit like that yeah.
“It was still good friendships, but there was a little, not massive divides, but there was obvious divides.”
England’s current World Cup squad is said to be different, with less divides and a more comfortable environment.
When asked if his former managers should have broken up the cliques in the squad, former Arsenal goalkeeper Seaman said: “Yeah, he should do.
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"Players should do it as well.
“They should go and sit on other people’s tables no matter what.
“There should be nobody’s place on a table, just go and sit anywhere.”
England play their last-16 clash against Switzerland this evening (7pm).