He's a former Footballer and you have to realise, he actually knows what it takes to play how Spain do and not any muppet can do it.
Spain stringing precision passes to get people into goal scoring positions is a joy to watch for me.
Please. You don't have to be a professional footballer to appreciate how good Spain are, and for me whether or not they're boring has never been about questioning how exceptional they are in possession.
Also, Shearer is no more qualified to comment on Spain's style of play on that basis than me or you are. He's never played in a team that plays anything like Spain. Infact, this Spain side actively plays without an Alan Shearer type player or role. Taking Shearer's word on Spain is as funny as listening to Martin Keown's tactial analysis.
Spain were phenomenal tonight, no question. And although the way they keep and use the ball is and always has been unprecedented, for me they have looked off the pace and "boring" at times in this tournament. For Shearer to be so condescending towards anyone who dare suggest Spain have been anything less than his level of chest beating hype is ridiculous.
