striker

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Japan's Ao Tanaka gave them a first-half lead, with England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin doubling their advantage with a 75th-minute penalty that looked to have killed the game off.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"What is this player who can afford to stop when he loses the ball?" said, external the former Birmingham City striker.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He is the star striker for the six-a-side team and said the group have made him feel welcome.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This season only Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has contributed to more goals than than the Portuguese midfielder, who has eight goals and 16 assists in 28 games.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I jump and drop the flint and striker to the ground, barely keeping hold of the tinder.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir