Soccer/Football

"He always does his best work in an area of the field where it doesn't count". Can't remember who said it but it struck me as true. I remember an incident where he absolutely diddled an opponent when he was 20 metres inside England's defensive half, ran 10 metres into the opposition half and promptly got clobbered by another player. Pity he couldn't diddle the guy on the edge of the box.

I very much doubt that Becks thinks he was of the most talented players ever to play for England. But he was much more effective than Stan Bowles and much longer lasting than Gazza. Becks made the most of his ability.

Here's another guy I admire for making the most of his (pretty limited) abilities: Steve Claridge!!! Way down below those mentioned above, but he always gave 100%. And he didn't bullshit - "I shinned it!!!!"