Despite being a defensive midfielder who rarely ventures into the box, Cook shows an intriguing mix of self-deprecating humor ('I never make the box') and quiet confidence ('I'm quite good in the air'), suggesting a player who might be capable of more attacking contributions than his role typically allows. His comments about setting and then revising goal/assist targets from 'double figures' to 'five and five' hints at a player still finding the balance between ambition and realistic expectations.