Speaking to Sky Sports after defeating Chelsea 2-0 last night to go top of the league, James Maddison summed up the relatability of England’s newest ‘golden generation’-answering openly and honestly in the interview.
The interview from Maddison has been praised for its juxtaposing nature in comparison to the usual boring and predictable answers handed to those tasked with asking the question.
Maddison’s relatability as a genuine person, and not a footballing star, comes across as he fails to avoid the excitement of a potential title challenge. Instead of reading from the script, the Englishman spoke with honesty, passion and the interview, therefore, seemed more like a chat between two friends.
The Maddison Interview
In the post-match chat, the midfielder, when questioned after the win which took his side top of the league, said: “Yeah, sounds nice, doesn’t it? The top of the Premier League. Probably for about 24 hours, but it’s a good one physiologically because we work really hard.”
He then added: “There might be teams will be able to spend more money than us and bring in players from abroad and pay big wages for big players, but that team spirit and togetherness that is here at Leicester City for all to see will continue to keep us up there at the top of the table.”
When asked about his side’s position, Maddison stated in the interview: “I’m gonna have to be boring with the answer. We’re top of the table at the minute because we don’t think like that. And, listen- as boring as it is- and I’m sorry I have to say it, Geoff, the most important game is the next game.
He then finished by jokingly admitting: “I’ll probably go and check the league table when I go in there.”
England’s Next Generation Refreshingly More Relatable
They may own the same flashy cars, nice houses and expensive designer wear as those before them, but the new generation within the England ranks are far more relatable and possess the refreshing likeability element.
On the one hand, you have players such as Marcus Rashford using his position to fight to ensure those that cannot be heard are, indeed, heard; to make sure that those in the position he once found himself in, have an easier way out.
Then, with the likes of Maddison, speaking so openly and honestly, comes the relatability element. Instead of the sticking to the script; sticking to their day jobs, footballers are evolving into role models and refreshingly relatable characters- especially England’s next generation- something that can only be praised.
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