Former Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel says Tyler Adams is one of his favourite ever players he's coached. The 51-year-old was in charge of USA U19's back in 2016-17, with the Leeds United midfielder coming through the youth system.
Friedel says it's no surprise to see Adams named as captain of his country at the World Cup, after a player vote in the camp decided who should take the armband. Writing in his column for the Daily Mail, Friedel said: "Tyler Adams as USA captain? I love this. I love the kid. I really couldn't speak more highly of an individual that I coached than Tyler.
"I heard how the USA boss Gregg Berhalter held a player vote to choose his captain for the World Cup, shortly before the Wales game. And it is not a surprise to me in any way, not one ounce, that Tyler came out on top.
