A Statistical Look At England's Choice Of Strikers

England head in to their crucial 2014 World Cup Qualifying matches against Moldova and Ukraine in September, buoyed by the fact that they have a squad containing strikers that have been in good form so far in the 2013-14 Barclays Premier League season.

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Can Danny Welbeck Become A Key Player For Manchester United?

With uncertainty surrounding the future of Manchester United strikers Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney, there is a huge reliance on Robin van Persie to scored goals. Or is there? Danny Welbeck only managed one league goal last season, but a double against Swansea on Super Sunday may inspire him onto becoming a 15-20 goal a season striker for David Moyes.

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Is Conceding A Goal From A Set-Piece Worse Than From Open Play?

We hear it time and time again – 'so-and-so will be very frustrated to concede a goal from a set piece.' But why is shipping a goal in this manner seemingly frowned upon so much?

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International Friendlies – The Talking Points

With the Premier League season kicking into swing last weekend, the international friendlies seem long gone. However, before they disappear into the sunset completely, we take a look at the many points to come out of these games.

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The Decline Of Joe Hart - What Has Happened To England's Number 1?

With the recent round of International friendlies been and gone, Roy Hodgson has warned Joe Hart that his number one shirt isn’t guaranteed if his poor run of form continues for his country, but who could replace him?

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The Wait For Premier League Football Is Over

The best way to get ready for the new Premier League season? To relive all the best bit from the previous one.

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Is Danny Welbeck Poised For Greatness?

Wednesday night's friendly between England and Scotland proved to be an entertaining clash with England coming out the victors 3-2.

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Tottenham man in need of first-team football (Video)

Tom Huddlestone could be on the move this summer, but just how would leaving Spurs affect the midfielder’s career?

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Does Rickie Lambert Deserve His England Call Up? The Statistics

Usually, the top scoring player from a nation is naturally drafted into their national squad for international games, but for some reason the English see things differently. We have seen it in the past with the likes of Darren Bent, before he was an Aston Villa player, and Grant Holt last season when he was effortlessly banging them in for Norwich. And the same people calling for those to be in the squad, using the 'highest scoring Englishman' line have been adamant that Southampton goal-getter Rickie Lambert deserves a shot.

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The wait is over, the beautiful game returns

If you’re not feeling it yet, then you will soon.  Football is back.

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Darren Bent: broken goal machine or out of use?

Darren Bent’s time at Villa Park appears to be coming to an end.  Now 29 years of age, will regular playing time see him back amongst the goals?

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Remembering the best - Zinedine Zidane (Video)

To continue my trend for today of remembering particular greats of the game, I will now turn my attention to Zinedine Zidane because I clearly didn't use enough adjectives in my Dennis Bergkamp piece. Regardless, I have chosen Zidane as my midfielder to reminisce in because he's an utter joy to watch. He was one of the reasons why I wanted to become a midfielder, he was my idol growing up and I think anyone looking for inspiration to pick up a football and go kick it around then he is a player that can do that. This video demonstrates exactly why.

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Chris Hughton looks to bring the best to Carrow Road

As Norwich continue to be linked to big-name players, what does the upcoming Premier League season have in store for them?

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English national team - A drastic change required

England’s pitiful showing at this summer’s Under-20 World Cup and European Under-21 Championship has once again highlighted the deficiencies of our nation in major football tournaments.

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Will the next Martin Peters please stand up..

 

England 1966 World Cup winner Martin Peters famously only made his international debut in the May before the tournament kicked off in July. His goal scoring performance in the final was just his eighth appearance for his country.

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