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Steven Caulker - "I hit rock bottom 1000 times"

The former Tottenham player on the gambling addiction that impacted his playing career, his first management gig in Spain and attempting to coach remotely.

The former Tottenham player joins Craig and Amy to discuss his first steps into the dugout. We hear about his move to Malaga City, coaching when you can't speak the language and how after work visa issues he attempted to coach remotely. Steven also talks very openly about his career and how his gambling addiction impacted him on the pitch and whether he felt able to talk to his manager's about it.

Details of information and support with addiction are availableat bbc.co.uk/actionline

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48 minutes

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