striker

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Talking on the BBC's Wayne Rooney podcast, the former striker said his manager Sir Alex Ferguson "used to always say keep trying to score because it might be decided on goal difference".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Following the appointment of ex-England striker Jodie Taylor as Arsenal Women's first technical director in January, the club aim to plan ahead to the next three transfer windows and ensure a constant evolution.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Earlier this week, Arsenal announced a two-year contract extension for striker Stina Blackstenius.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The goals flowed even if the silverware didn't - 206 in total, the England striker charged around St James', arm aloft, to become Newcastle and the Premier League's all-time top scorer.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

A lean, blond striker set up to take the kick.

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