I love all how people are putting Bell at League 1 level, which is arguably lower than where he is now.
Bell more than held his own against Japan, a side laced with players playing in top leagues around the world. He looked as good as any other midfielder in our pool play.
Bell more than held his own against Japan, a side laced with players playing in top leagues around the world. He looked as good as any other midfielder in our pool play.
As some who watches a lot of league one I think your underestimating its quality. Don't forget that was where Taylor last played in the UK and he was not standout. League 1 is better then most divisions in Europe with the Championship being one of the very best.
100% - that was the point I was trying to make (albeit badly). I think there's this misconception that the Championship/League 1 are low levels but they really aren't. There are large clubs in League 1 that were in the Prem not so long ago who have dropped down due to poor financial decisions Bolton, Sunderland, Portsmouth, Wigan, Sheffield Wednesday etc.
I think Bell's definitely a good player with a promising future, but because he's one of our own there's some rose tinted glasses. I thought/think the same about Libby.