Patrick Vieira’s induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame is a scarcely-needed reminder of his quality as a player, but this week has felt like a good opportunity to consider Vieira’s potential as a manager.
There cannot have been a prouder few days for many supporters of Vieira’s Crystal Palace, who reached an FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, before three of their players — Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell and Conor Gallagher — reported for England duty yesterday.
