DANIEL HALL takes a closer look at the players who do a lot of the dirty work…

Spain’s Sergio Busquets

Claude Makelele tackles Liam Miller

oVER time, certain positions have a certain importance. Eras define styles. In the age that we currently live in, attacking football is very common and high-scoring games are becoming more and more regular within the modern game.
But is every position valued and important? The ‘full-back’ role has advanced to where it’s more important to attack rather than defend, the ‘number 10’ role has become a popul...