Source: Liverpool_Echo
BARRY HORNE: Sir Philip Carter so right to praise Everton skipper Phil Neville
SIR PHILIP CARTER paid a glowing tribute to Phil Neville in yesterday's Echo and rightly so.[LNB]The Everton skipper has been missed while he's been out and the sooner he's back the better.[LNB]Neville spoke out in the wake of our Carling Cup exit on Tuesday night. He expressed his obvious disappointment and spoke openly about his feelings during a difficult time, but he also praised his team-mates for doing their utmost in testing circumstances.[LNB]Another player deserving of great respect is Tim Cahill, who because of the severe injury crisis and the strengths and weaknesses of the 11 men still standing has been playing out of position.[LNB]He's been asked to sacrifice the best part of his own game for the good of the team and has done so without complaint.[LNB]Many players like to play 'off the frontman' or as an attacking midfielder in a five-man midfield because they are a little short in one or more departments.[LNB]Either they lack pace, physical presence, athleticism or passing ability etc to play as one of two in central midfield.[LNB]However, that's not the case with Cahill. He plays just off the striker or as an attacking midfielder because he's one of the best at it in the Premier League.[LNB]In recent weeks, injuries have meant he's been asked to play a more disciplined role in the centre which he has done more than adequately.
