Connor Idun announced himself in last year's final series as one of the premier lockdown back pockets of the competition. While his role is not normally the sort to grab headlines, he has produced at a consistently high level during 2025 as well. As can happen with medium-sized defenders, he has been called upon in recent weeks to cover for injury elsewhere in the back six: specifically, to make up for the continued absence of Sam Taylor, leading to him following Jeremy Cameron around as centre half back. He showed he can step up as a stopper on anyone, tall or small.
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