Strong in the air, but he does not seem to do well with physical battles to win the header.

Decent tackler, but not outstanding, he tries to win the ball by nicking it off the player or intercepting it, rather than a tackle as such.

Very good on the ball, better than he has shown so far in his Man Utd career.

It is not so much that he is weak, he is a strong lad, but he does not seem to relish the physical battle.

Good pace, enough to ensure he is not left floundering in a forward's wake, though not enough for it to be noticeable how quick he is.

Very good in the air. Surprisingly so for a player known for being good with his feet, he is actually better at heading.

Not the best tackler, it is something he looks to avoid doing if at all possible.

Known for being good with his feet, but his range of passes and vision leave a lot to be desired for a ball playing centre half. He is comfortable being on the ball but that is a long way from being a good passer of the ball.

Is improving in this area each season. No longer a weakness in his game, now he is strong enough to hold his own against most.

Good pace, one of the quicker centre halves, not just in outright pace, but also in acceleration.