 When he first came into the under @-@ 18s as a 15 year old , he stood out in the sense he looked a bit gangly . He moved slightly awkwardly , he was a bit cumbersome . But look closer , he had a lot of ability , a great technique . I think he surprised people how good he was . Tactically he was very flexible . He often played in midfield . I remember seeing him once playing as a holding midfielder . 
