Style of Play
Stepney was never a flashy performer and perhaps his most impressive quality was his positioning, though he could also demonstrate agility when required. Alex was a good `talker' who expected - and usually got - the final say in his penalty box, and was a constructive user of the ball who would never hoof it upfield when he could throw to a well-placed colleague.
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