- Jan 14, 2008
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Interesting article by that bellend Cascarino in today's Times - arguing in favour of Defoe starting against Croatia. He says, amongst other things:
So how good can Defoe be for England?
As a finisher, he's better than Michael Owen was at his best. In many ways he is a much more natural goal scorer than Owen. He can score a greater variety of goals than Owen: curling shots into the top corner from distance, close range tap-ins and everything else in between, he's got the lot.
When you look at the natural ability Defoe has got you would have to say he has underachieved. Maybe it is because of what happened with his half-brother, or that he has just matured, but he looks like he is finally capable of fulfilling his potential this season
Defoe can be England's answer to David Villa. I know they have slightly different qualities, but Defoe has the same finishing ability and can do the same job for England that Villa does for Spain.
Which got me thinking - who is the better striker (not at this moment, but as demonstrated by their form over their respective careers) - Defoe, who is arguably at the top of his game right now, or the good Michael Owen in his pomp and glory, when he used to play for Liverpool and before he got broken. When both are on top form, who would you rather have in your team?
:shrug:
So how good can Defoe be for England?
As a finisher, he's better than Michael Owen was at his best. In many ways he is a much more natural goal scorer than Owen. He can score a greater variety of goals than Owen: curling shots into the top corner from distance, close range tap-ins and everything else in between, he's got the lot.
When you look at the natural ability Defoe has got you would have to say he has underachieved. Maybe it is because of what happened with his half-brother, or that he has just matured, but he looks like he is finally capable of fulfilling his potential this season
Defoe can be England's answer to David Villa. I know they have slightly different qualities, but Defoe has the same finishing ability and can do the same job for England that Villa does for Spain.
Which got me thinking - who is the better striker (not at this moment, but as demonstrated by their form over their respective careers) - Defoe, who is arguably at the top of his game right now, or the good Michael Owen in his pomp and glory, when he used to play for Liverpool and before he got broken. When both are on top form, who would you rather have in your team?
:shrug: