striker

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He talks to Kelly Somers about Villa, his international ambitions, and how talking to former England striker Michael Owen has helped him through what he describes as a "difficult" season.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

De Zerbi's centre-backs often provoke opponents by placing their studs on top of the ball - a sort of psychological trick that causes a striker to leave their shape and engage.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He experimented with Tim Weah at outside back, where he has played for his club teams, and tried unsuccessfully to shake Christian Pulisic out of a career-long scoreless streak by playing him as a striker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"To get embarrassed like they did today is going to stick with them," ex-Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin added on BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The point is I’m the quickest striker in the league and on earth.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander