Stu
I said the guy has potential, he COULD turn out to be Zidane or he could turn out to be Joe Cole, my point is that don't hype an 18 year old kid, leave him learn his trade.
I don't know why you're so ****** that I think Beckham is good but not great, He hasn't had a good season in the centre for Real (lost last 4 games, won nothing). He's fit, great crosser and great free kicks. He isn't a patch on Zidane though if you are talking about his club position.
You gotta admit, if he looked like Beardsley, was married to the woman down the chipper and didn't like publicity he wouldn't be so hyped. I think Scoles is the most creative england player although he's had a poor enough season.
If you go by the logic that Fergie rates him highly, well Fergie rated Andy Cole highly for many years, is he a GREAT striker.