Kane, you're competing! → No longer 'It's irreplaceable' Complaints Solvoyance Solvoy

Nov 18, 2024

Kane, you're competing! → No longer 'It's irreplaceable' Complaints Solvoyance Solvoy
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The status of England's flagship striker Harry Kane (31, Bayern Munich) has begun to crack. The question mark against Kane grew as he failed to exert much influence at Euro 2024 last summer. In the match against Greece in the Nations League on the 15th, England won 3-0 without Kane being selected. England has great offensive resources to replace Kane, such as Ollie Watkins (28, Aston Villa) and Jude Bellingham (21, Real Madrid).

Global sports media 'The Athletic' on the 18th (Korea Standard Time) 'Is Kane still England's best No. 9 striker?' He asked a question and made a diagnosis. The Athletic introduced the different opinions of four professional reporters and highlighted the situation in Kane and England.

First, Oliver Kay said "We need the most reliable goalscorers right now. Kane still is. He was a bit sluggish at Euro 2024, but this was the same for other England players. Kane scored 61 goals in 61 games for Bayern and still insisted that Kane was one option.




However, he pointed out that it is not 'non-fungible'. Kay said "But he shouldn't be considered a player who can't touch Kane. I was surprised by the game against Greece. The decision to exclude Kane worked. Of course, it is difficult to interpret Kane as over. It just emphasizes that England has identified an alternative."

Tom Harris offered the same opinion. He said "Kane is not only the best in England, but the best in the world. In addition, Kane even had the creative ability to go down to midfield and solve the game. There is real diversity in his center-forward play."

Jack Pitt-Brook believes the time has come for tactical liquidity. He asked 'Can Cain be said to be superior in every way, despite the merits of Watkins?' Pete-Brook said Kane has a good overall advantage, but he should use Watkins depending on the situation. He "Under certain conditions, Kane may not be the most suitable. We all saw what happened at Euro 2024. In the final, Kane had better sit on the bench. Watkins clearly has a more reasonable moment than Kane."




Kane, you're competing! → No longer 'It's irreplaceable' Complaints Solvoyance Solvoy
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Kane, you're competing! → No longer 'It's irreplaceable' Complaints Solvoyance Solvoy
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Pete-Brook is "Watkins does what Kane can't do. Watkins is much better if he needs to break down the opposing line or penetrate the space behind the defense. Kane is 31 years old and expects that Kane's weight will gradually decrease, saying, "There will be more games that do not fit the tactics."

Carl Anka was in the position that Bellingham should be used as a center forward at all. Anka added "Real Madrid, as well as England, would be better off if Bellingham was used as the number nine. Bellingham's ability to find space inside the penalty box trumps the orthodox forward," he praised. Bellingham is an attacking midfielder, but he is very good at scoring goals.

Anka advised England to raise Bellingham to the front line because they also have abundant midfield resources. Anka says "Bellingham has a great spatial perception. He moves into the defender's blind spot by moving double or triple. Considering Bellingham's attacking skills and the various options England have, it is well worth a try."






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