With so much stardust on the bench at Wembley and in wider squad — and only two players aged over 30 — an enviable legacy awaits next Man City boss
Paul Hirst is a Football Reporter at The Times and The Sunday Times. He has covered Manchester City and Manchester United since 2016, with a keen interest in Spanish football and notable assignments including the World Cup in Qatar and the childhood of Lionel Messi in Argentina. Paul’s work has been featured in CODE, Arab News, Irish Examiner, and RealGM, reflecting his expertise in competitive sports and sports business.












