Cole is also in some ways a Liverpool player of the old school: a neat, fast-turning, short-passing creator with a mild hint of - say - Peter Beardsley about him.

Step 2: Outside of the foot passing Short passing with the outside of your foot can be just as accurate and effective.

Passing style and tempo are linked. A short passing game works best with a slower tempo, whilst a direct, counter attacking style needs to be swift and quick.