A couple of years ago there was a criticism that he is prone to moments when he switches off and Hodgson and Lewington last year were of the opinion that he doesn't react or get back quickly enough for the PL but yesterday he certainly never switched off and reacted with alacrity as he made that vital block so on this evidence the coaching is working to his advantage.

I thought he did very well yesterday. That superb block was a defining moment in the game. I hadn't seen it clearly live as I am in the Holmesdale but having seen it on MOTD he deserves great credit. I also thought he looked neat and tidy on the ball in an around the WH penalty area.
Against Brighton he had no cover in front as Wilf didn't track back all night. Left him totally exposed with Dann (who is slower than me) as the left sided CH as his right hand man. No wonder Brighton spotted this as an area of weakness.
He will now get a run of games, albeit out of position at LB, and we will see if he is any good.

He grew up in the Ajax academy so he should know how to pass and they get taught how to play in every position.

After a very good performance in the Man City game a few years ago i’m Surprised he hasn’t played more especially as he doesn’t seem the type to cause problems or not try in training.

Agreed. When AWB makes tackles like this everyone raves about him. There is another player who benefitted from being given a chance of a run in the team

Yep, two different players.

Needs more playing time but shows great promise ... not the sort of player we should be thiñking of moving on.

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