While charting his rise to fame, this football story also explores the man and his beliefs. From his days as a mid-field player for Tottenham Hotspur and England to his management of FA cup finalists Chelsea and then England, Glenn Hoddle is considered by some to be a hero of our times. In this biography, published for the 1998 World Cup, Phil Shirley looks at the professional player, the manager, the father figure and the devout believer who wants to lead England to international glory.