He also does exceptionally well in supporting attacks when overlapping down the right wing. (justarsenal.com)
Surprisingly enough he was strong in defence, had good positioning and supported attacks well, even getting up the pitch to get into a crossing position on the odd occasion. (justarsenal.com)
However as the football evolved in last couple of decades so did the importance of quality full backs who are good while defending and support attack as well. (totalsportek.com)