forwards

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This opened up space for wide forwards Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford to receive the ball in a one-against-one situation.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

When Croatia did press England's defenders or deep midfielders, and space opened up between their attacking and defending units, Tuchel's side sought to find their own forwards quickly against fewer defenders.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

"It can hover like a helicopter, fly forwards like an aircraft, but equally brake in midair or fly backwards," marketing chief Andrea Marchsteiner told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

In fact, among forwards who made at least 19 appearances this season, he ranked in the bottom 10% for defensive contributions, according to Opta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

I led my dogs to it Holding onto their collars with one hand, I worked a rusty barbed wire backwards and forwards against a staple until it broke.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls