England football: The great number nine decline - where have English strikers gone?

The article discusses the current state of strikers in England and how they compare to those in the 1990s. Former striker Alan Shearer, who was part of Blackburn Rovers' dominant team in the 1994-95 season, believes that modern-day strikers lack the quality of their predecessors.

Shearer states that he would not be considered as a striker if he emerged now, and that he feels like dusting off his boots to compete with today's players. He also mentions that playing with two strikers is not an option for manager Thomas Tuchel this week.

Former England teammate Gary Neville agrees that the situation is incomparable to the 1990s, but notes that there is still depth of quality among modern-day strikers. He also praises Harry Kane, who has been instrumental in qualifying England for next summer's World Cup.

The article concludes by highlighting the challenges facing England's striker position and the need for players like Kane to step up and lead the team forward.

Key points:

* Former England striker Alan Shearer believes that modern-day strikers lack the quality of their predecessors.
* Shearer would not be considered as a striker if he emerged now, and feels like dusting off his boots to compete with today's players.
* Playing with two strikers is not an option for manager Thomas Tuchel this week.
* Gary Neville agrees that the situation is incomparable to the 1990s, but notes that there is still depth of quality among modern-day strikers.
* Harry Kane has been instrumental in qualifying England for next summer's World Cup.
* The article concludes by highlighting the challenges facing England's striker position and the need for players like Kane to step up and lead the team forward.
 
The state of English strikers is pretty meh, if you ask me ๐Ÿค”. I mean, Alan Shearer's comments about modern-day strikers being inferior are fair enough โ€“ we've seen some talented guys come through in recent years, but there's just not that same level of dominance as in the 90s โšฝ๏ธ.

I think what's crazy is how much has changed, yet how little. You look at the teams now and they're all about super-attacking formations and quick transitions โ€“ it's a different kind of game altogether ๐Ÿ”ดโฑ๏ธ. The emphasis on having one explosive striker who can change the game with their finishing is just not as necessary anymore.

And let's be real, guys like Harry Kane are carrying the torch right now ๐ŸŒŸ. He's been phenomenal for England, and if he didn't have that kind of ability, I think the team would struggle to move forward โฌ†๏ธ. It's not all doom and gloom, though โ€“ there are some talented young strikers coming through in the Premier League who could be the next big thing ๐Ÿ”ฅ.

It just feels like we're at a bit of an impasse right now โ€“ modern-day strikers aren't quite living up to the standard set by the likes of Shearer and Alan Smith back in the day, but we've also got guys emerging who have that same magic ๐Ÿ”ฎ. Can't wait to see what the future holds! ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
I'm actually a bit surprised by Alan Shearer's comments, I mean, Harry Kane is doing an amazing job for England and we've seen some great performances from him lately ๐Ÿคฏ. He's got that spark and he always seems to step up when it matters most. I think Gary Neville hit the nail on the head when he said there's still depth of quality among modern-day strikers, maybe we just need to find the right mix and playing style for our current team ๐Ÿค”. It's not all doom and gloom, Kane's been a game-changer for England and I'm excited to see what the rest of the season brings ๐Ÿ‘
 
The state of strikers in England is really wack ๐Ÿคฏ! Alan Shearer's comment about modern-day strikers lacking quality is a low blow, imo ๐Ÿ˜’. I mean, can't he see that there are some talented players out there like Harry Kane? He's been carrying the team on his back for years and still manages to deliver results ๐Ÿ’ช.

Gary Neville's take on it is more balanced, but even he's being harsh ๐Ÿค”. I think the comparison to the 1990s is unfair - we've got a different style of football now and players with different skills. And have you seen the likes of Son Heung-Min or Bukayo Saka? They're game-changers ๐Ÿ”ฅ.

The thing is, England's striker position has always been a tricky one ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. You need someone who can score goals consistently but also provide something creative on the pitch. It's not easy to find that balance ๐Ÿ’”.
 
I'm telling you, this is all fishy ๐ŸŸ. Alan Shearer saying he wouldn't make it as a striker now? That sounds like some kind of manipulation to me ๐Ÿค”. I mean, think about it, the guy's trying to make himself sound like he's still got it, but in reality, he's just mad that his time is up โฐ. And Gary Neville agreeing with him but also giving a shoutout to Harry Kane? That sounds like some kind of PR stunt to me ๐Ÿ“ฃ. It's all about creating drama and controversy to sell papers or get attention ๐Ÿ“ฐ. I'm not buying it ๐Ÿ‘Ž.
 
I don't think Shearer's comments are fair ๐Ÿค”, I mean, he played in an era where football was different, the game has changed so much since then ๐Ÿ”ด๐Ÿ‘Ÿ. And yeah, Kane is doing amazing work for England โšฝ๏ธ, but let's not forget about other talented strikers like Raheem Sterling or Jack Grealish ๐Ÿค. They might not be as flashy as some of the old-school players, but they're still scoring goals and contributing to their teams' success ๐Ÿ’ช. It's just a different breed of striker now, one that needs to adapt to modern football ๐Ÿ”ฅ.
 
omg i feel like shearer is being super harsh lol, i mean i get what he's saying but can't we just give modern strikers a chance? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ i watched harry kane score that goal against italy last week and he was on fire! ๐Ÿ’ฅ i'm not saying the 90s were better or anything but it seems like shearer is being super old-school about this. ๐Ÿ™„ what do you guys think tho? ๐Ÿ‘€
 
I gotta agree with Alan Shearer on this one ๐Ÿค”. The way he talks about modern-day strikers making him feel like dusting off his boots is pretty spot on ๐Ÿ”ฅ. I mean, have you seen some of these players pop up in games? They're just a different breed from the ones we grew up watching back in the 90s ๐Ÿ“บ. But at the same time, you can't deny the talent that's out there - Kane's a beast ๐Ÿ’ช and he's definitely one of the leaders of this team. The thing is, they need more players like him to step up and fill the void left by guys who just aren't as effective anymore ๐Ÿค. It's tough seeing them go through this struggle, but hopefully they can find that missing piece and get back on track ๐Ÿ’•
 
I mean, I get it, Alan Shearer is nostalgic for the good old days but can't we focus on how strikers are doing now? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ It feels like every other thread here gets derailed with "back in my day..." stories. What about the current crop of strikers? We know Kane's been solid, but let's not forget about others too. And yeah, maybe two strikers just aren't an option this week, but can we please discuss the actual tactics and strategies behind that decision? ๐Ÿ†
 
i FEEL LIKE ALAN SHEARER IS BEING A BIT TOUGH ON MODERN DAY STRIKERS ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ€ they're not as dominant as he was back in his day, but that's fair enough! you can't compare apples to oranges. BUT GARY NEVILLE'S RIGHT TOO - THERE ARE STILL SOME AMAZING STRIKERS OUT THERE LIKE HARRY KANE ๐Ÿ’ฅ HE'S A LEADER ON AND OFF THE PITCH, FOR SURE. and let's be real, the EPL IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE DOMINANT BY THE YEAR, SO IT WOULD TAKE A LOT TO STEP UP TO THOSE LEVELS ๐Ÿคฏ
 
so i dont get why alan shearer is so down on modern day strikers... doesnt he think they're just playing with different rules now? i mean, he thinks his style of play wouldnt cut it anymore? ๐Ÿค” isn't that a bit harsh? and what about all the young players trying to make a name for themselves? shouldn't there be some room for them to shine?
 
I don't know about this Alan Shearer guy, he seems a bit out of touch with reality ๐Ÿ˜’. I mean, we've got AI-powered football analysis now, which is basically a supercomputer that can predict player movements and goalscoring chances. Do you think it's fair to say that modern-day strikers are rubbish just because they can't match up against the likes of Shearer from 20 years ago? ๐Ÿค” I don't think so. And what's with all this fuss about playing with two strikers? Can't we just try some new formations and see what works? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
๐Ÿค” man, i think shearer is being a bit harsh on modern strikers... i mean we're living in a different era now with so many options & styles of play ๐ŸŸ๏ธ. he's forgetting that kane & co are doing a great job for the national team & winning games isn't everything โšฝ๏ธ. plus, it's not just about scoring goals, defenders are getting better too ๐Ÿ”’. i think shearer should focus on supporting our new generation of strikers instead of comparing them to his glory days ๐Ÿ˜Š
 
๐Ÿค” I got caught up watching replays of the 1994-95 season with my mates over the weekend and we were all going on about how Alan Shearer was literally unstoppable back in the day ๐ŸŽฏ. But reading this article made me think - is it fair to say that modern-day strikers just aren't as dominant? I mean, Kane's been carrying England for years now and you can't deny his quality ๐Ÿ”ฅ. And what's with everyone making a big deal about playing two strikers? Just get a decent system going and it'll be fine ๐Ÿ’ก. Still, gotta respect Shearer's opinion - he was one of the greatest in the game after all ๐Ÿ‘‘.
 
omg I'm still confused about this football thing ๐Ÿค” what's a striker anyway? is it like a super fast runner on the field or something? and why do they have to play with only one player when 2 would make sense right now? ๐Ÿ’ก I mean, Alan Shearer seems really out of touch lol did he even watch modern footy games? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
I think Shearer makes a legit point, you feel? The strikers of today just aren't dominating games like they used to ๐Ÿค” #StrikersProbs. But at the same time, Gary Neville's right too - there are still some top-notch players out there, and Kane's been killing it for England ๐Ÿ”ฅ #KaneForEngland. I think what's missing is that spark of creativity upfront, you know? Players who can make something happen out of nothing ๐Ÿ’ก #StrikerGoals. And let's be real, Tuchel's gotta find a way to get those two strikers working together, 'cause right now they're not getting the results ๐Ÿ“Š #TuchelTroubles. Anyways, it's clear that England needs some fresh faces up front to take it to the next level ๐Ÿ” #StrikerSquadGoals
 
I remember watching Alan Shearer tear it up on the pitch back in the day, you know? ๐Ÿ˜Š He was a beast! Fast forward to now and I'm reading that he thinks modern-day strikers just can't cut it? That's gotta be harsh, right? I mean, Gary Neville says there's still quality out there, but I get what Shearer is saying. Harry Kane is doing his part though, he's like a golden boy for England right now ๐Ÿคฉ. The thing is, the striker position has changed so much over the years... it's not just about scoring goals anymore, you gotta be all-round players now.
 
I feel me, I mean, Alan Shearer makes a point ๐Ÿค”. Back then he was unstoppable with Blackburn Rovers, and it's hard not to see why modern strikers struggle to match his level of skill and dominance. But at the same time, you've got players like Harry Kane who are putting up some impressive numbers and leading England to big wins ๐Ÿ†. It's tough to say whether they're on Shearer's level yet, but Kane's definitely giving it a shot ๐Ÿ”ฅ. What do you guys think? Should we be holding our breath for the next generation of strikers or is there just something missing from modern football ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ?
 
I think Shearer has a point, but it's not like he had the likes of Messi & Ronaldo back in his day ๐Ÿ˜…. Kane is doing amazing for England, no doubt about that! ๐Ÿ™Œ But maybe we need to see more depth among the strikers, rather than just relying on one superstar player? ๐Ÿ’ก Maybe Tuchel could try playing with a more flexible formation? ๐Ÿค”
 
๐Ÿค” I mean, Alan Shearer's got a point, but Gary Neville's saying it's not all bad, right? ๐Ÿ˜Š Like, Harry Kane's been on fire lately, and if he can keep that form up, England's golden ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ’›. But, tbh, what's going on with the striker situation in general? It feels like no one's really coming through from the academy or whatever... ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
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