• Change of position brings out best in Downing • Midfielder stars in 1-1 draw with Sunderland • Downing recalled to England squad For far too many seasons Stewart Downing seemed to be in hibernation but, thanks to some thoughtful repositioning, Sam Allardyce has finally coaxed him out of it. Reborn in the hole at the apex of West Ham United’s diamond formation, he was the game’s outstanding individual as Sunderland recorded their 10th Premier League…
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West Ham United’s Stewart Downing enjoying a new lease of life


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