The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory (opens original article in a new tab)

Scottish set-piece coach Austin MacPhee's expertise contributed to Aston Villa's success and is now influencing Portugal's World Cup campaign, with his methods leading to significant goal-scoring advantages in European leagues.

• Scottish coach Austin MacPhee's set-piece expertise helped Aston Villa's Europa League victory
• MacPhee's methods have influenced Portugal's World Cup preparations
• MacPhee's career includes roles with Scottish clubs, Northern Ireland, and the Scottish national team
• Villa scored more set-piece goals than any other team in Europe's top leagues in 2023-24