In fact, the two players I was most pleased with yesterday (not necessarily the same as our best performers) were Lichaj and Hogg.
(. . . ) Hogg for his tenacity, ability to make the simple pass when needed, and excellently timed tackles.
He's like NRC without the marauding runs but with a better passing ability.
Yes. I hope that Hogg can mantain his place in the starting XI, he could be the holding midfielder in the future formation (assuming that it will be a 4-1-2-3), behind Bannan and Delph. But if we pass to 4-4-2, as Albrighton and Young or Downing will be sure on the flanks, one of the three CM will be dropped for the second striker.