Luke Shaw v Fabian Delph
Luke Shaw
Pace
8
Good pace, when fully fit. For a while he did carry too much timber and it severely affected his speed, but that seems to have gone now for good. Hopefully.
Crossing
7
Decent crosser, though not top class. A lot of the time he seems to rush it and not look up before putting the ball across.
Tackling
8
A very good tackler, though a little rash at times, as he tries a little too hard.
Technique
8
Excellent technique, like most that graduate through the Southampton academy.
Heading
7
Good in the air, able to hold his own against most widemen.
Luke Shaw
Fabian Delph
Pace
7
Good pace, but nothing special.
Crossing
5
One of the weaker aspects of his game when playing out wide.
Tackling
5
Too rash to make a good tackle, even though he is fully capable of doing so. Everything about the way he plays is affected by his rashness.
Technique
7
Delph has really good technique, if only he could stay calm enough to make use of it.
Heading
6
On the short side and struggles in the air because of it.
Fabian Delph