The article discusses the current state of England's football team, particularly their lack of depth at striker. The team is heavily reliant on Harry Kane, and there are concerns that if he were to get injured or suspended, they would struggle to find a suitable replacement.
Former England striker Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton, who played with Kane for Blackburn Rovers in the 1990s, share their thoughts on the current state of English football. They argue that the team lacks depth at striker and that it is not just a matter of finding someone similar to Kane, but rather finding someone who can lead the line and hold up the ball.
Shearer says that playing with two strikers was not an option for him in his day, and that he had to adapt to playing as a lone striker. Sutton also agrees that the team's reliance on Kane is a problem, but he believes that it would be better if they could find someone who can provide a different type of threat from the other side of the pitch.
The article concludes by highlighting the challenges faced by England in finding a suitable replacement for Kane, and the need for them to improve their depth at striker if they are to have any hope of success in future tournaments.
Key points:
* England's reliance on Harry Kane is a concern
* The team lacks depth at striker
* Former England strikers Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton argue that playing with two strikers was not an option in the 1990s, but it would be better if they could find someone who can provide a different type of threat from the other side of the pitch.
* The team's reliance on Kane is not just about finding someone similar to him, but rather finding someone who can lead the line and hold up the ball.
* Improving depth at striker will be crucial for England's success in future tournaments.
Former England striker Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton, who played with Kane for Blackburn Rovers in the 1990s, share their thoughts on the current state of English football. They argue that the team lacks depth at striker and that it is not just a matter of finding someone similar to Kane, but rather finding someone who can lead the line and hold up the ball.
Shearer says that playing with two strikers was not an option for him in his day, and that he had to adapt to playing as a lone striker. Sutton also agrees that the team's reliance on Kane is a problem, but he believes that it would be better if they could find someone who can provide a different type of threat from the other side of the pitch.
The article concludes by highlighting the challenges faced by England in finding a suitable replacement for Kane, and the need for them to improve their depth at striker if they are to have any hope of success in future tournaments.
Key points:
* England's reliance on Harry Kane is a concern
* The team lacks depth at striker
* Former England strikers Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton argue that playing with two strikers was not an option in the 1990s, but it would be better if they could find someone who can provide a different type of threat from the other side of the pitch.
* The team's reliance on Kane is not just about finding someone similar to him, but rather finding someone who can lead the line and hold up the ball.
* Improving depth at striker will be crucial for England's success in future tournaments.
. Like, I get it, he's a superstar and all that, but you can't just rely on one guy to do everything for the team #NotFairToTheTeam. I mean, in my day, we didn't have all these fancy 'target men' who just hold up the ball 
. We had to be more creative and play with our heads up 
. And now, they're saying that playing with two strikers was not an option back then? 
I think it's high time for a change in strategy.
. Not just someone who's similar to Kane, but actually something new and exciting. Can't we mix it up a bit? 
It's like they're stuck in a rut and can't see that playing with one guy is not going to cut it anymore #BreakTheMold.
. Can't just keep relying on Kane forever 
. It's not just about finding someone who can fill Kane's boots, it's about creating a dynamic that allows for different types of threats on the pitch 
. Maybe they could look at teams like Spain or Portugal, who have found success with their flexibility up front 
.
. In my opinion, they need to bring in some fresh talent to the table and give players like Jack Grealish and Phil Foden more opportunities to score goals 
️. It's not rocket science, but it's clear that England needs to improve their striker situation if they want to compete with the best teams in the world 
! I think they need to get some more strikers on board ASAP 
. Alan Shearer & Chris Sutton make some valid points tho, playing with 2 strikers can really help create a different dynamic on the pitch 
. It's not just about finding someone similar to Kane, it's about having a different threat up front that can hold their own. And trust me, Sutton and Shearer make some solid points about playing with two strikers - it's time for England to think outside the box 
, they cant rely on one guy to carry the team all the time... i saw this video of shearer and suotton talking about this and they make some good points... its not just about finding someone like kane but someone who can finish chances from different areas of the pitch 
anyway imo england needs to find someone who can provide a different type of threat from the other side of the pitch cuz kane gets marked all the time by defenders 
its not just about finding another guy who can score goals, they need someone who can hold up the ball and make things happen without kane having to be the one doing it all. I think its time for them to experiment with a few different guys and see if they can find someone who can complement kane rather than replacing him. 
. I think it's true that finding someone similar to him won't solve the problem 
. What they really need is someone who can be a threat from a different angle, like Sutton said 
. It's not just about having another goal-scorer, it's about having someone who can hold up the ball and create chances for others 
. They need to improve their depth at striker if they want to compete with the big teams 
Anyway, seriously though, it's like they're stuck in the 90s, you know when Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton were playing, they didn't have all these fancy stats and whatnot, but they still managed to score goals. Maybe they just need someone with a bit of flair, not just a carbon copy of Kane. And two strikers? That's like saying "oh no, we've run out of sandwiches, let's order more bread!" 
. I mean, who wouldnt want to play like him? But Shearer makes a good point, playing with two strikers is the way forward. They should try getting someone who can hold up the ball and bring others into play, not just be a target man. And they need to work on getting some young talent through their ranks too 
