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Rooney would be dropped off Villa & would have more space in which to hold the ball up, due to the defence being unable to push up too far in fear of a ball in behind. When we go long we go wide, where there's more space & less chance of the ball coming straight back at you. Most of the holding work nowadays is done by our wingers, or mobile strikers pulling wide.
Pace isn't just valuable when it comes to the ball over the top. Villa is great at finding that little bit of space in & around the box that allows those on the ball to pick him out. We've got players all over the pitch that would pick him out time & time again.
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