- Jul 9, 2007
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I always thought his Brain was by far his biggest weakness. Even in under 21 football, and certainly in the england 20s and under 21s he was constantly caught out of position. He had a wonderful technique and was great going forward but he would give wingers the space to be done by simple balls over the top time and time again. I'd rather a player who makes an embarrassing mistake but at least was in the right position to make that mistake than one who is absent.He also has a better brain and his technique doesn't turn to that of a 5yo when he's confronted with a defender.
I never rated him particularly highly, for all his qualities I don't believe at the time he was ready to be a premier league fullback yet alone a tottenham one. And if you look at Bournemouth forums, he wasn't ready to be a fullback at championship level a few seasons ago.