He was an excellent crosser of the ball, capable of putting the ball on a plate for the forwards. Whether on the run or stood still, his crossing was superlative.

Lacked real pace and was unable to use that to beat players.

Lacked genuine skill, but he only needed to shift the ball half a yard and then put it into the box.

His deadballs were among the best ever. His free kicks tended to be pinpoint.

He was a good crosser of the ball, but he was more interested in keeping the ball than giving it to someone else.

Very quick.

Incredible skill, he could tie up an opponent's internal organs in knots the way he twisted them left, right and all round the pitch.

He was very capable of scoring great goals.

Could take a good deadball but he wanted the ball at his feet and to run with it.