While he was with us he still got selected for and scored a few goals for England under 21s.He was part of the team problem. He rarely had any impact or many good shots on target, didnt hold it up, didnt create, didnt close down, never in a position to score off a cross. Dont really know where he is supposed to play.
The above applies for sporar and connolly too.
If a player isnt scoring goals they have to help out in some way, shape or form.
I dont see how u21 football is a gauge for his ability. For arsenal u21 he absolutely ripped it up. The championship is completely different and he failed to impress.While he was with us he still got selected for and scored a few goals for England under 21s.
I'd say the issue was more how we played and used him rather than him himself.