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Big Jack who gave then Liverpool left back Staunton the first of his Irish record 102 caps was renowned for the good team morale and spirit he created within his squads.
The former defender who is a manager himself is hoping to equal the atmosphere which helped Charlton's side reach the World Cup finals in 1990 and 1994.
Having taken just nine capped players to America and awarded 11 new caps among the starting XI and subs during the 1-1 midweek draw with Ecuador in New York, and then the draw with Bolivia Staunton has been impressed with how well his makeshift squad gelled in the USA.
"Confidence is high," Staunton said. "The lads were delighted to be here. We've created an environment and an atmosphere that everybody wants to be part of.
"That's what I wanted. I came into a similar atmosphere with Jack. Players are hobbling in and you're nearly telling people they're injured the opposite way round.
"I think I'm getting to that stage and for me that's very important."
Staunton believes spirits in the squad have been kept high by giving his players plenty to do after training and between games.
"When you're a player, what happens off the field is more important," he said.
"When we're away for 10 or 12 days it's very hard to keep yourself occupied.
"The players have helped themselves with their camaraderie and little things whether it be a quiz, a sing-song, you name it, a keep-ball session, yellow jersey, different things just add to it and they've grown to like it.
"(Is it) calling on my experience? I'd like to think so. But it's different at club level.
"You're not in a hotel like you are (here) for a block of 10 or 12 days but the difference here is you can impose your style quicker, make players more aware and then you know their characters quicker because you see them on and off the park and know what they're doing and what they're not.
"We have to try and make our own judgement."