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ST. PAUL, Minn. - When the Minnesota Wild hired Mike Yeo as a first-time NHL head coach, he fit their criteria for a bench boss who could develop several top, young players. Yeo has undergone his own growth in that time, too, and the Wild were satisfied enough with the results on both fronts to make another commitment to him. After his three-year contract extension was finalized last weekend, Yeo appeared with general manager Chuck Fletcher at a news conference Friday to discuss the deal and the teams future. The Wild advanced to the second round of the playoffs for only the second time in franchise history, and Fletcher praised Yeos ability to help keep the players on an even keel during some challenging stretches as injuries piled up. "He improved by leaps and bounds, and its not just understanding that you have to make those adjustments. Its the confidence to make them, and the confidence to sell them to your team," Fletcher said, recalling their conversation from last summer about areas where both the Wild and Yeo could improve. In the final year of his contract, Yeo was in a precarious place after a six-game losing streak to finish 2013. But despite notable absences by Mikko Koivu, Zach Parise and the top two goalies, Yeo and his staff not only held together the group but guided a resurgence that transcended the regular season. "Id be hard-pressed to sit here and name one player that wasnt better now than what he was at the beginning of the year," Fletcher said, adding: "The funny thing: At the exact point in the year when you thought wed fall apart, we actually became a team. And theres a lot of work that went into that, and again Mike and his staff deserve a lot of that." Yeo, who will turn 41 next month, has a career record of 104-82-26, plus 7-11 in the playoffs. Though Fletcher waited until June to address his status, Yeo said there was never a point at which he became nervous. Thats a hallmark of his, actually, as evidenced by his demeanour through and triumph over the losing streaks and fluke injuries of the 2013-14 season. Yeo gave four different goalies 10 or more starts each, and the carousel didnt stop spinning once the playoffs came. Darcy Kuemper and Ilya Bryzgalov both took turns, due to injury and performance, but the Wild beat Colorado 4-3 in a first-round thriller and gave Chicago fits until falling 4-2. "The team took on Mikes demeanour, and I think that helped us get through," Fletcher said. "Hey, were down 2-0. No big deal. They come back late and score? No big deal. We just kept finding a way to hang around and hang around until we could put the last shot in the net." Yeo showed a knack as a tactician during those series, too, making plenty of adjustments to his front lines that paid off against a pair of opponents in the Avalanche and Blackhawks that boast a lot of fast, skilled forwards. "The line switches, thats something I tried to make a conscious effort of at the start of the year, not only for me to grow as a coach but also for our team to get more used to it," Yeo said, adding: "But its always the players that make you look smart." Yeo said he didnt feel any more pressure to win this season than in his first one. He also pondered a question about when he felt the Wild truly clicked in the last few months before punting on the answer. "It never really gets to that point," he said, laughing. "I wish it did." Blake Wheeler Jersey . Jamies number grades given are out of five, with five being the best mark. Darcy Kuemper, Minnesota (5): He was calm, poised, and looked comfortable all game. Bobby Hull Jersey . 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With the league projecting financial growth, there has been speculation that players will take that option in three years, especially since a new national TV contract will be in place by then.Jonny Williams says there will be no footage of his team-mates reacting to Englands performance - as there was at Euro 2016 - in the match against Scotland. The Crystal Palace midfielder admitted to filming the viral video that appeared to show Wales squad celebrating Englands defeat and elimination from the European Championships at the hands of Iceland in the summer. Williams maintains there was no ill meaning intended with the leaked footage, but has promised to stay away from his camera phone when England host Scotland at Wembley on Friday - despite admitting to supporting the Scots. I wont be ­videoing it! said Williams. I dont know who leaked it last time, to be honest. It killed me and I got a little bit of stick. It was a good laugh though, and I dont think there are any hard feelings. England were knocked out of Euro 2016 by Iceland We were the last Home Nation to be left in the Euros and, of course, we are going to be happy. It was a surprise as well because Iceland were a small nation like ourselves and fantastic for them.It was great to be the last home nation standing in the ­competition. And, yes, it was a special moment for all of us.To win the group after losing to England, it was almost like getting our payback. Gareth Southgate confirms Wayne Rooney will captain England in Friday nights World Cup qualifier with Scotland England are looking to stay top of World Cup Qualifying Group F with victory over Gordon Strachans side, with the fixture set to be the first competitive meeting between the two nations since 1999.dddddddddddd Wales will aim to continue their unbeaten start to Group D when they face Serbia on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1, having endured a 6-1 defeat against them four years ago in the previous qualifying campaign. Jonny Williams (middle) admitted to filming the leaked footage of Wales players reacting to Englands Euro 2016 exit I was on the bench when we lost out there a few years ago, said Williams. Gareth Bales goal was probably the only positive of the night.They were very good, to be fair. I remember Ivanovic and Kolarov played very well, Tadic and Tosic too. They are still a good side and top of our group.But weve come a long way since then under Chris Coleman, so itll be a different game for sure - a massive game, in fact. Also See: England v Scotland preview Rooney coming back into form VOTE: England or Scotland? 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