striker

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Former Hearts striker Steven Naismith pointed out Celtic had only had seven goal attempts against St Mirren but stressed that, at this stage of the season, "it was about winning" for all the title chasers.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Tuchel handed opportunities to Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Tottenham's Dominic Solanke in Kane's absence last month but neither was able to make a lasting impression.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

"We've got good experience with him," said striker Bryan Mbeumo.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He experimented with Tim Weah at outside back, where he has played for his club teams, and tried unsuccessfully to shake Christian Pulisic out of a career-long scoreless streak by playing him as a striker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In that first game as striker, Kanue managed to score his first goal.

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