{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/692d9d94f8e2c46a8cf0dee6/69bb07bfc4b9c3b6f4f643e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What is the mindset of a World Cup footballer?","description":"<p>Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to sports psychologist Dan Abrahams all about the importance of a strong mind when it comes to performing at the highest level.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan recalls his work with six different Premier League clubs and explains why they are not what you think behind the scenes and why most of them are usually quite miserable environments behind the scenes.</p><p><br></p><p>He also explains the kind of mental work some of the England players will be doing at the World Cup this summer to block out any outside noise or distractions.</p><p><br></p><p>And he tells us why having a powerful mind is more important to younger players than physical and technical talent.</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/talksport/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">talkSPORT</a>&nbsp;// @howtowintheworldcup</p><p>Twitter: @<a href=\"https://x.com/talkSPORT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">talkSPORT</a>&nbsp;</p><p>YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26</p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk</a></p>","author_name":"talkSPORT "}