Well, Beckham, for many people, myself included, is the best crosser of a football there has ever been in football, so by proxy, if De Bruyne, is "versing" him, then he is immediately catapulted into that conversation.
It sounds pretty weird to ask if De Bruyne might be the best crosser of a football *ever* whilst it's very much the norm for Beckham's name to be floated about when the subject of crossing is broached. Perhaps there's a hint of modern player prejudice there? Because De Bruyne's crossing is phenomenal, isn't it?
Is this a landslide, though? Is there any kind of cross you think De Bruyne is actually better than Beckham at? Or actually, do you think De Bruyne is a better crosser, outright?
It sounds pretty weird to ask if De Bruyne might be the best crosser of a football *ever* whilst it's very much the norm for Beckham's name to be floated about when the subject of crossing is broached. Perhaps there's a hint of modern player prejudice there? Because De Bruyne's crossing is phenomenal, isn't it?
Is this a landslide, though? Is there any kind of cross you think De Bruyne is actually better than Beckham at? Or actually, do you think De Bruyne is a better crosser, outright?