He did have a poor game today, no doubt.
Still could have scored two goals - should have done. Which is why he plays - we don't have many players who get into positions like he does.
Watford kicked him up and down the park all day and he stayed mature. Didn't 'go down too easily' like our weirdo fans slam him for, even though he got a kicking. Worked hard to cover Seamus and there were a few bits of nice play he was involved in.
He's had 3 weeks of rest after a draining summer in which he also took ill. The lad'll be fine.