striker

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The Hammers were poised to terminate the contract of ex-England striker Callum Wilson, 34, before he scored a late winner against Tottenham in January.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Had the striker gone down, embellishing the level of contact, a VAR review feels like it would have been a certainty.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"Leeds are safe on 39 points, I think that's enough," former West Ham striker Dean Ashton told Sky Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The Argentina defender had briefly grasped the ponytail of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and was shown a red card after referee Paul Tierney was sent to the screen.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

She put Kanue at center midfielder, Natnael at left mid, and Mandela at striker.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John