That unbelievable 60-yard pass to the winger, might be easy for the defence to deal with. Whereas a five-yard pass through their two midfielders can suddenly put their whole defensive shape in a mess, asking questions, like does the centre half come out or does he not? Passing forwards between the defensive lines has always been my biggest skill. A lot of it is down to timing and disguise. It’s not a highlight and it’s not glamorous. People won’t necessarily think, ‘What a pass that was!’ But it can be the most effective pass. I’ve never played a pass for applause.
