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Olise’s childhood roots in Hayes shaping World Cup hopes

Early coach Sean Conlon describes how Michael Olise practiced obsessively on his home estate, laying the groundwork for his future career with Bayern and France.

Conlon recalls the young Olise practicing for hours with his brother Richard on the concrete open space of their west London estate.

The coach notes the environment aided his development, fostering a pure love for the game that defined his early years before his rise to the international stage. mchezo.co.za