Crouch's back‑to‑back flying tackles were a reflection of how overhyped he was mentally; from this kind of behavior, you can even glimpse some of the fatal knots that have plagued the England Team for years: if you dump the fighting spirit, mentality and tackle range forged in the Premier League straight onto non‑British pitches, you're the one who's going to suffer.
Crouch's challenges might only earn him a yellow and a verbal warning in the league; in the Champions League they can only be a red. Looking back at the England Team's showings on the international stage, haven't they paid this kind of price often enough?
Real Madrid also play fast and are fierce in the key areas; that's a basic element of modern football. But if you want to rise to a higher level, you absolutely don't do that unless the opponent has driven you to the edge of madness; this is also where Spanish football differs completely from British football.
