He was noisy, but his instructions were clear and calm. I wouldn’t have to look at him, just listen in training, then in games it became instinctive as I couldn’t hear him as easily on the pitch. Still, when Edwin shouted, I’d do what he said. Ferdinand was the same. In training before someone took a shot, Edwin yelled ‘left’ or ‘right’ so I’d block that side, making sure he had only half the goal to protect. He basically moved me around like a shield. Of course, he was gambling because the shot could go through my legs but the number of times it worked was incredible. Edwin’s the only keeper
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