Sorry, my paranoia of auto added skillpoints has keept me on the old app as long as possible.
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But isn't it holding the finger down on the player, and then move him to the desired place.
If its the auto subs they seems engine controlled (not selectable) (if everything going towards auto)
For other player select there is a little green arrow on the tactic screen (bottum right corner), here you can pick FK, Penalty, captain etc.
Not sure if this helps you
(I am/have also tested the new anim app)