Introspection is a recurring theme of Drogba's stay in England, where he has won two Premier League titles and scored winning goals in FA and League Cup finals.

在属于德罗巴的斯坦福桥记忆里，尽管他两次捧起英超联赛奖杯，并曾在足总杯与联赛杯决赛中攻入致胜球，但如何调节情绪却是他不得不反复应对的另外一大命题。

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But Wilkinson believes the powerful influence of the Premier League coupled with infighting at the FA diluted his blueprint's effectiveness - and meant that England failed to make the most of the so-called "golden generation".

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Spain, by comparison to Germany, has only a two-week winter break, as does Italy, while England sits at the opposite end of the spectrum: Between the Premier League and the FA Cup, the holiday season is extremely congested, making it a traditional make-or-break-point for many campaigns.

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