The article discusses the current state of strikers in football, particularly in England. It cites examples of past great strikers such as Alan Shearer and Michael Owen, who were known for their goal-scoring ability and hold a different standard compared to modern-day forwards. The article also mentions that playing with two strikers is not an option for teams like England this week.
Key points:
* Modern-day strikers are often more focused on creative playmaking and wide areas rather than leading the line as a traditional number nine.
* Past great strikers such as Alan Shearer and Michael Owen had a different standard of goal-scoring ability compared to modern-day forwards.
* Playing with two strikers is not an option for teams like England this week, unlike in the past when it was more common.
Notable quotes:
* "We've got Kane, but then what?" - Chris Sutton
* "Just on numbers alone, the situation is incomparable to the 1990s." - Chris Sutton
* "Ferdinand only won 17 caps but he was phenomenal. Fowler, who only got a few more, was probably the most natural finisher you could ever see. But they were both behind Shearer because he was like a machine with the way he finished." - Chris Sutton
Key points:
* Modern-day strikers are often more focused on creative playmaking and wide areas rather than leading the line as a traditional number nine.
* Past great strikers such as Alan Shearer and Michael Owen had a different standard of goal-scoring ability compared to modern-day forwards.
* Playing with two strikers is not an option for teams like England this week, unlike in the past when it was more common.
Notable quotes:
* "We've got Kane, but then what?" - Chris Sutton
* "Just on numbers alone, the situation is incomparable to the 1990s." - Chris Sutton
* "Ferdinand only won 17 caps but he was phenomenal. Fowler, who only got a few more, was probably the most natural finisher you could ever see. But they were both behind Shearer because he was like a machine with the way he finished." - Chris Sutton
it's literally life changing i went there last weekend and had the best saturday morning ever, just got to sit outside and enjoy my pastry while watching the people walk by 
anyway back to football, i mean if shearer and owen could score goals like that what's wrong with modern strikers? shouldn't they be able to do that too 
The comparison between old school strikers like Alan Shearer and Michael Owen to modern-day forwards is really interesting. I think what's changed is that now, they want their strikers to be like... well, super versatile players who can do a bit of everything, you know? 
Create chances for others, play wide, all that jazz. But at the same time, they still need someone who can score goals like it's nobody's business 
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. One thing for sure, though, the way teams play now is so different from how it was back in the 90s... like Sutton said, just on numbers alone, it's incomparable 
Anyway, it's just sad that teams can't rely on one guy to score goals like they used to... 
2 strikers just isn't going to cut it anymore...
. I mean, these modern strikers are so focused on playing wide and creating chances that they're forgetting how to just score goals 
. It's like we've lost the art of finishing with power and precision 
. Two strikers? No thanks, I remember when we used to have these dominant partnerships like Shearer and Sheringham, or Owen and Fowler 
. It's not just about numbers anymore, it's about execution 
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but they play differently now 
. I mean, have you seen Harry Kane? He's a beast on the pitch 
! But sometimes he needs to drop deep and create for his team-mates 
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. It's all about flexibility and adaptability these days 
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. It keeps the game fresh and exciting, even if they don't score as many goals as Shearer or Owen in their prime 
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can't they just lead the line like a normal striker???! i mean, what happened 2 the game? where's the goal-scoring hero now?? 
So I think what's changed is that teams now need players who can do more than just score goals, you know? Like, Harry Kane is an amazing striker, but sometimes I feel like he's not getting the service upfront because teams are playing so much 4-3-3 and trying to control the game. 
instead of just scoring goals, lol. i mean alan shearer and michael owen were goal-scoring machines back in the day 
seriously tho, playing with two strikers is a must for teams right now 