One of the things about the Spanish is they are very comfortable on the ball. They don't seem to feel the need to offload the ball straight away, even if they receive it in a tight situation with an opponent breathing down their neck. They will often comfortably shield it for a couple of touches and either draw the foul, or wait for a decent out ball, which is usually quick to arrive because of their constant movement. If an opponent is not near them they often draw the opponent a little first before offloading, creating more space for the players around them. Even when English players try to play a passing game you will often see it pinged around like it's a live hand grenade, even if no-one is near them. There's little attempt to draw the opponent or shield it, it's just "oh fuck, get rid". Barry is one of the few English players who does look calm and comfortable in possession even at international level, probably because it's easy to shield when you have an arse that can block out the sun.
