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“It’s because he is such an unusual player. His size is such a threat to the opposition. He’s technically gifted, especially when it comes to chest control, and he’s formidable in the air — though, actually, I feel he should score more headers than he does. He can run. He has brilliant fitness, a brilliant attitude. He’s hard to categorise: not really a No 10 and not a controlling midfield No 4 but more what they say on the continent is a No 8 - a box-to-box midfielder who has great ability and physical presence in both penalty areas.”
“It’s because he is such an unusual player. His size is such a threat to the opposition. He’s technically gifted, especially when it comes to chest control, and he’s formidable in the air — though, actually, I feel he should score more headers than he does. He can run. He has brilliant fitness, a brilliant attitude. He’s hard to categorise: not really a No 10 and not a controlling midfield No 4 but more what they say on the continent is a No 8 - a box-to-box midfielder who has great ability and physical presence in both penalty areas.”