He was an accomplished passer of the ball , able to make pinpoint through passes at both short and long range .
Allen was a skilful and intelligent forward player , who used his speed rather than his physique to get the better of opposition defenders .
Allen was an accomplished player of the ball , able to make pinpoint through passes at both short and long range .
Allen was a skilful and intelligent forward player , who used his speed rather than his physique to get the better of opposition defenders .