Long - I think it's the nature of the opposition, the sheer unexpectedness of it, Long's confidence to go for the jugular and his finish. I've always thought Houghton's was a little hit-and-hope (and, whisper it, the keeper should back up a foot and tip it over the bar); as soon as Long gets the ball you can tell exactly what he plans to do.
McAteer - No question for me. The opposition is strong, the build-up play is wonderful and the finish is excellent. Keane's is fine, but McAteer was another class.
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