He's had one game back after surgery. Some people suggest he was our best player in that game.
Prior to this layoff, he was in the running for MOTM most weeks. His game was never based on pace or intensity; it was about doing his job to a supremely high standard, and not flagging. Both traits remain.
I know this is a tough one to comprehend, but I completely agree with you. I think he'll soon be seen as our MVP again, just suggesting that we've seen him written off so many times before - and the op is a write-off.
The emergence of Wilson has seen many England fans call time on his international career. Again, this is something which has happened before, only for him to come back stronger.