I personally would say that Richards main strength, other than the fact that he is a very competent player, is that he is a really fine athlete, one of the best athletes you are likely to see in any sport, top physical condition, this makes him incredibly strong, and a real bastard to play against. He's a top player, and by far outstrips most other young English players coming through at the moment. But the fact of the matter is, he hasnt shown anything to suggest he is a great crosser, the example you gave (matches against Estonia and Russia) are poor, as there hardly were any crosses of any importance in the entire match, certainly from England's perspective.
Probably, saw Lahm being touted as possible candidate but i doubt he would leave Munich given that they are on the brink of becoming a real force in Europe again.
I wonder what that makes Zenith St. Petersburg, then.
Interesting assessment.
Yes, agree with that anyway.
Say what? I agree that he's a tad over-rated, but Simpson over him?
Simpson > Alves is an interesting statement.
Agreed, completely inexplicable as well really, as from what I have seen he hasnt done anything to deserve a fraction of the high praise he gets.
always quite liked him tbh, saw him several times back in his Rotherham days (my dads team) and thought he looked like a pretty solid player.Robbie Stockdale has been released
