We are on day five of the tour in the US and I like the way this team is showing up.
At the hotel there is a positive vibe around the players and travelling tour party. I can tell this group is benefiting from a singular base in Los Angeles and the fantastic training facilities at UCLA.
For me, creating a positive atmosphere on these trips is as important as the physical preparation in training and on the pitch, and the team has got it just right so far.
On the field, in Europe and now in the US, we have seen some exciting young talent that will be looking to make their breakthrough this season – following in the footsteps of the many young stars that have made their claim for a first-team place on pre-season tours in the past.