My issue with his distribution is his speed of thought. He holds onto it too long and the opportunity for a quick attacking pass goes and he just has to pass it sideways or backwards. It kills lots of potential quick attacks.
It sounds like allen is one of the players who is setting the standards in training. Also the fight he has shown getting himself off the transfer list and into the starting line up is admirable. Hes a good character to have in the squad. I also cannot imagine hes on that much.