Wagner takes Huddersfield out of their comfort zone


Britain Football Soccer - Reading v Huddersfield Town - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final - Wembley Stadium, London, England - 29/5/17 Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner celebrates after winning the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final and getting promoted to the Premier League Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Just 18 months after taking over as coach of a struggling Championship team German coach David Wagner has achieved the remarkable feat of leading Huddersfield Town into the Premier League.

Victory in the playoff final at Wembley Stadium, in a penalty shootout, against Reading on Monday secured a return to the top flight for the Yorkshire club after a 45-year absence.

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