Alan Shearer is the highest scorer in Premier League historical past and the striker that many modern-day followers grew up idolising, so it’s no shock he’s put on the high of the tree for strikers within the trendy recreation.
Harry Kane was his pure successor, however he’s coming in direction of the tip of his profession now, and the query is effervescent up – who’s subsequent? Who would be the league’s subsequent nice conventional quantity 9? with Shearer at this time, and requested him simply that – however his reply will shock you.
Shearer picks Palmer as reply to query about strikers.
“I don’t class Cole Palmer as a striker; he’s a contemporary, versatile ahead — however I really like him as a participant and that is my excuse to jot down about him! His rise from the place he was at Manchester Metropolis to the place he’s now’s extraordinary,” Shearer wrote, ignoring the query fully and simply deciding to speak concerning the Chelsea starlet as a substitute – and
“He’s phenomenal at every little thing, notably scoring targets, however one among his greatest attributes shouldn’t be being fazed by something; he seems to be like he’s taking part in within the park together with his friends. You’d by no means know he was working beneath any form of strain.
“Chelsea wouldn’t be wherever close to nearly as good as they’re with out him within the staff. He dictates every little thing. His passing means, his willingness to take the ball in tight areas, his ending… He has all of the hallmarks of being a top-class participant for years to return.”
It’s actually true that the calm and “unfazedness” Palmer reveals in entrance of objective or taking penalties are extra paying homage to a quantity 9 than a winger or attacking midfielder.
That’s how the Wythenshawe Wizard is ready to rack up with out even taking part in up high.
