Wor Captain - interesting read

[Marat18]

Just came across the post from some ex semi-pro player, who was asked about the biggest name he played against. Thought it could be interesting

Two answers here. We went to Belgium when I was around 13/14 to play in a tournament there with several big French, Spanish and German teams sending squads to attend. I was there playing for my county who I was selected for frequently as a ****ager. We played a team that included Thorgan Hazard, who no one had any knowledge of because Eden hadn?t played senior minutes yet as far as I was aware. He absolutely destroyed us, scoring twice, always being in acres of space and just running the entire game from the wing. We changed tactics three times including doubling up on him to try and contain him, but it didn?t matter. Every touch was perfect, every decision flawless. Get kept getting mobbed and somehow coming out with the ball. Never before or since had I seen anything like it. I came away thinking he was going to be the next Messi. Shows the levels given he?s had a great pro career but nothing compared to his brother or top European players.

I also trialed with Nottingham Forest where I had the misfortune to be marked by Jamaal Lascelles, who was basically a fully grown bloke at 14. He bullied me and everyone who went near him, dominating in the air and powering through our midfield to break the lines. Every time I tried to adapt my approach to keep away from him, he was just always on me, super intense play. I was completely nullified and had zero surprise when I didn?t get invited back. Would?ve liked a crack at it without being marked out of it by the best prospect in their entire academy! He was noticeably better than the rest of the academy players too, who I thought were more my level.

[Jammy89]

Interesting read, I'm not surprised.

Way he stood up to be counted at such a young age.

[Zippity]

The way Bruno and Tripps waited for him to come and lift the Cup with them speaks volumes about what the squad think of him.