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.
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.