Our latest look at World Cup managers contains a familiar face in Group D...
Italy
Manager: Cesare Prandelli
Age: 56
Prandelli was a distinguished player before becoming a manager. In total the Atalanta and Juventus midfielder played 197 matches in Italy’s Serie A, scoring two goals. After Italy had qualified for the 2014 World Cup it was announced that Prandelli would remain as manager for another two years. Prandelli led Italy to third place in the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013.
Previous jobs: Atlanta (caretaker 1993-94), Lecce (1997-98), Verona (1998-2000), Venezia (2000-01), Parma (2002-2004), Roma (2004), Fiorentina (2005-2010).
Killer fact: His son, Nico, is a fitness coach and worked with the Italy squad in Euro 2012.
Roy Hodgson is a familiar face here on TheFA.com
England
Manager: Roy Hodgson
Age: 66
Hodgson took charge of England in 2012 following the departure of Fabio Capello just weeks ahead of the European Championship Finals. He has previous World Cup experience, having led Switzerland to the last 16 of the tournament in USA 1994. Hodgson also guided Fulham to the UEFA Europa League final in 2010 and managed the likes of Inter Milan and Liverpool in his career.
Previous jobs: Halmstads BK (1976-80), Bristol City (1982), IK Oddevold (1982), Orebro (1983-84), Malmo FF (1985-89), Neuchatel Xamax (1990-92), Switzerland (1992-95), Internazionale (1995-97), Blackburn Rovers (1997-98), Grasshoppers (1999-2000), F.C. Copenhagen (2000-01), Udinese (2001), United Arab Emirates (2002-04), Viking (2004-05), Finland (2006-07), Fulham (2007-10), Liverpool (2010-11), West Bromwich Albion (2011-12).
Killer fact: Hodgson speaks five languages fluently (English, French, Swedish, German and Italian).
Uruguay boss Tabarez took his country to fourth place in South Africa four years ago
Uruguay
Manager: Oscar Tabarez
Age: 67
'El Maestro' first became part of the Uruguayan setup in 1983, when he coached the U20s squad. His first spell as a senior team manager came in 1988, but he was dismissed after two years in charge. Tabarez returned to the role in 2006 and led Uruguay to fourth at the 2010 World Cup.
Previous jobs: Bella Vista (1980-83), Uruguay U20 (1983 & 1987), Danubio (1984), Montevideo Wanderers (1985-86), Penarol (1987 & 1993-94), Deportivo Cali (1988), Uruguay (1988-90), Boca Juniors (1991-93 & 2002), Cagliari (1994-95 & 1998-99), Milan (1996), Oviedo (1997-98), Velez Sarsfield (2001).
Killer fact: Before becoming a professional coach, Tabarez worked as a teacher.
You can head to Jorge Luis Pinto's website for his own personal take on the football
Costa Rica
Manager: Jorge Luis Pinto
Age: 61
Jorge Luis Pinto returned as Costa Rica manager in 2011 after enduring an unsuccessful reign with them once before in 2004, before being dismissed in 2005 due to poor results. Having never played professionally himself, Pinto considers himself a student of the game.
Previous jobs: Millonarios (1984-85 & 1998-99), Santa Fe (1986-87 & 1991-93), Union Magdalena (1988-89 & 1994-97), Deportivo Cali (1990-91), Alianza Lima (1997-98 & 1999-2000), Atletico Bucaramanga (2001), Alajeulense (2002-03), Atletico Junior (2003-04), Costa Rica (2004-05), Cucuta Deportivo (2006 & 2009), Colombia (2007-08), El Nacional (2009), Deportivo Tachira (2010-11).
Killer fact: Pinto has his own website, www.jorgeluispinto.com, where he discusses tactics and other aspects of the game.
