Why this former footballer still loves Gareth Southgate
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Graham Daniels, former footballer and director of Christians in Sport, and from Dave Courteen, Sports Chaplaincy UK, chat to Esther Higham about Gareth Southgate's human approach to football, what we can learn from Andy Murray, and how this summer of sport is an ideal time to get active in our faith.
Released on 1 Jul 2024
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