His good work in defence often went unnoticed by onlookers .
It was a sign of his experience , composure and superb reading of the play that he very rarely found himself having to make a last - gasp tackle or clearance .
His good work in defence often went unnoticed by onlookers but it was a sign of his experience , composure and superb reading of the play that he very rarely found himself having to make a last - gasp tackle or clearance .