His view on refereeing is also well known - he is firmly of the belief English referees are far more lenient than their continental counterparts. This has also affected his decision making, as he feels you need players who are physically bigger and stronger to cope with it. If you get knocked down, you'd better get up and be ready to go again as clashes do not get rewarded with fouls as often as they do anywhere else.
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