If Arsene Wenger is to have a say in choosing his successor as Arsenal manager, it would seem Jens Lehmann has put himself in a good position as his right-hand man in training.
The Frenchman watched over Wednesday's training session at London Colney with his former goalkeeper close at hand to advise. Lehmann, who was part of the title-winning Invincibles team, has been a first-team coach since the summer.
Known for his bluntness and honesty, the former Germany international appeared to deliver some home truths to Wenger as they shared an animated discussion on the touchline while the players prepared for their next game.