is the simple answer. Jake O'Brien can head a ball, tackle and has pace.... his reading of the game at PL level has yet to be seen.

Dyche needs to be questioned on this as he is the only one who can explain his team selections. Its seems he is giving preference to his two experienced cenbtre halves... lets not forget he did the same with Branthwaite and only played him when an injury crisis forced him. Once in, Brants took his chance and O'Brien will have to do the same as far as I can see.