Marvin Johnson will get the plaudits but Sheffield Wednesday gem was just as ‘impressive’ vs Norwich
You could praise many Sheffield Wednesday players after the hard-earned win over Norwich City on Tuesday night, but one player’s role in the victory has gone under the radar somewhat.
From front to back, Danny Rohl‘s side worked hard, stuck to their tasks, and registered a gritty win that showed character and belief on the back of the ‘horrible’ defeat to Watford over the weekend.
Marvin Johnson helped the Owls on their way with a sublime assist to play in Josh Windass for the opening goal, before Dominic Iorfa doubled their advantage with a strong header.
But, looking deeper into the game, it’s clear that one player ran the show for Wednesday, and was crucial to helping Rohl’s side break down the Canaries to get the win.
Shea Charles shines in the middle of the park for Sheffield Wednesday
While Sheffield Wednesday’s solid defence deserves a lot of praise for keeping Norwich’s attackers at bay, and the likes of Johnson, Windass, and Svante Ingelsson had more obvious influences on the game, it is Shea Charles who really dictated the flow of play throughout.
The 20-year-old offered stability in the middle of the park and impeccable protection for the back three, while also allowing the likes of Ingelsson and Barry Bannan to roam forward and have freedom to express themselves with the ball.
In the post-match ratings from journalist Alex Miller at The Star, Charles was given an 8 out of 10 rating for his display.
