Completely different skill set I’d have said. Defenders can take penalties, but would panic with moving ball, defenders, keeper, teammates, split second to make a decision. Strikers are more than likely able to take penalties, but not always.
Anyway, great to have a reliable taker. Just...
It is strange - but what was also strange was that Chelsea let him go. I appreciate they had James who they held to be the better prospect, but still, it was a knockdown price. When we learned his hamstrings had to be managed that seemed to make a bit more sense. I am not sure we will ever the...