But in the last year and a half giant strides have been made on both fronts.

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But Sampson, the first American-born coach to make the US national team staff, insists giant strides have still been made.

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Under the management of Dave Bayliss and Darren Sheridan, two cultured professionals with ample league experience, the boys from the Furness peninsula have made giant strides.

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