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The evolution of Ander Herrera's game

In the foreword to his book 'How to Watch Football', Ruud Gullit is matter-of-fact about what it takes to be a player at the highest level. "The over-riding objective must be to win, even if that involves taking on a different identity should the situation demand it. In the end, football is about winning."

The Dutchman wrote about how individuals must have a "shrewdness" and it brought to mind how Ander Herrera has adapted his game to become a vital midfield cog for Jose Mourinho's Manchester United, adding a real competitive spirit in a vital area of the pitch despite his innocent looks.