Smart. Classic. Strong. That’s what I like to see. That or the polar opposite: full tracksuit, but not something spat out of a club shop. A working coach’s tracksuit. I’m thinking Tony Pulis or the classic Bobby Robson Barcelona Kappa. And boots, not trainers. That’s crucial. Shows you get stuck in, and at the same time, on a practical level, you can feel confident that you’ve got safe footing. You don’t want to worry about slipping over. Times have changed, of course – technical areas are astro these days, so a light trainer or slip-on could suffice. But nothing beats the look of a pair of boots with the tracksuit tucked into the socks.

First impressions count and Real Madrid’s new man Álvaro Arbeloa is dressing smart, quite formal, in the Louis Vuitton. Again, it’s all blacks and blues. He’s a slim lad and confident and can even get away with rolling up his jacket sleeves. To do that, you’ve either got to be the Real Madrid coach or Crockett or Tubbs from Miami Vice. Try it and see what sort of reaction you get.

You also have to consider the occasion. Dress up or stick to your guns for a final? Simone Inzaghi kept it classic with Inter Milan last season. Dark suit, white shirt. He even wore a tie clip. How you control your tie in the white heat of a match is an important consideration, and I appreciate that level of attention to detail. Luis Enrique went the other way – black jeans, T-shirt and trainers. It’s bit scruffy if you ask me, but he’s exuding an understated confidence that clearly rubbed off on his team. He’s got bigger fish to fry than worrying about the colour of his tie or something like that.

I do accept that you have to change a bit with the times. There’s a lot of partnerships these days, with more clubs dropping collaborations with streetwear brands, so that will have an impact. But if you follow a few simple rules, you’ll be all right. Keep it simple. Keep focused. Be your own man. That way, you haven’t got to worry.