West Brom defender looking to shape game with advice from 'incredible' coach
George Campbell is part of USA’s new wave of talent as world renowned boss Mauricio Pochettino looks to take the nation into a new era.
Albion skipper George Campbell believes taking aspects from “incredible” coach Mauricio Pochettino can help sharpen his game.
The Baggies captain is away with the United States international set-up and added to his single cap from January 2025 with a second in last weekend’s 4-1 win over Peru.
Campbell, 25, was an unused substitute as USA beat Chile in midweek but more opportunities are ahead with clashes against Mexico and Canada to come.
Former Tottenham, PSG and Chelsea boss Pochettino has been in charge of USA for two years and Campbell is a big believer in taking aspects of different voices and styles to shape his game.
"Obviously it was only about 10 days, I guess, back in 2025 that we worked together,” said Campbell.
"He's got an incredible background. There is a style of football that you take with you from your club and how we've been playing (at Albion) is a lot different from last year.
"You try to take bits and pieces that you've learned from our coaches here to the camp, and at the same time you try to take things from Pochettino over there to him.
"And on top of that there are my elements. I think all round it's a chance to take bits and pieces from different minds.”
Campbell, a 2025 Albion recruit from Montreal in Canada, had hoped to make last summer’s World Cup squad in north America, but he struggled to make his mark despite spirited performances out of position at right-back.
He has developed into a consistent performer in his natural centre-back role under James Morrison, and was named captain after Alex Mowatt’s exit.
"I've always said I think there is so much that I can do better on the field,” he added. “On the ball, off the ball, there are so many things.
"But (international football) is a good step to try to prove myself.
"It's not about trying to play too fancy, just because I'm with the national team.
"I just need to try to play my game. It is an opportunity to try to prove myself, definitely.”
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