Harry Kane stands as England’s indisputable top striker—a statement backed by his outstanding form at Bayern Munich, amassing an impressive 21 goals in 15 Bundesliga and Champions League matches. As England gears up for the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, there arises a crucial question: who would step up to lead the line in the event that Captain Kane is unavailable?
Callum Wilson, the Newcastle United striker, was recently called up by Gareth Southgate for England’s final two Euro 2024 qualifiers, only to withdraw due to injury. Meanwhile, Ollie Watkins has been making waves with his goal-scoring prowess at Aston Villa, prompting consideration for a spot in Southgate’s squad. Go and register on the Mostbet Azerbaycan bookmaker website to bet on Euro 2024 matches at the most favorable odds.
Let’s delve into the potential successors and explore their credentials:
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Club form (2023-24): 11 league & cup goals; England career: 3 goals/8 apps
Under the management of Unai Emery, both Aston Villa and former Exeter City striker Ollie Watkins have undergone transformations. Watkins has emerged as a potent goal-scorer, putting himself firmly in contention for a place in Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad.
Ivan Toney (Brentford)
Club form (2023-24): Yet to play; England career: 0 goals/1 cap
Ivan Toney’s England career has been limited to nine minutes as a substitute in a Euro 2024 qualifying win against Ukraine. A suspension for betting rule violations in May interrupted his progress, but he is set to return to the Premier League stage in January with Brentford.
Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal)
Club form (2023-24): 5 league & cup goals; England career: 0 goals/1 cap
Eddie Nketiah, marking his 100th Premier League appearance for Arsenal, missed Southgate’s latest squad due to injury. Southgate expressed confidence in Nketiah’s abilities, emphasizing his excellence as a finisher.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
Club form (2023-24): 4 league & cup goals; England career: 4 goals/11 caps
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, after more than two years since donning the England shirt, has returned to action impressively, scoring four goals this season, including a crucial winner against West Ham.
Callum Wilson (Newcastle United)
Club form (2023-24): 7 league & cup goals; England career: 2 goals/9 caps
Although 31-year-old Callum Wilson faced injury setbacks, his excellent form, evident in seven Premier League goals, earned him a recall to Southgate’s squad, despite subsequent withdrawal due to injury.
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
Club form (2023-24): 1 league & cup goal; England career: 17 goals/57 caps
While facing challenges this season, including a lack of goals and a red card in the Champions League, Marcus Rashford remains in Southgate’s favor. Likely to be included in the squad as a wide forward, Rashford could be considered as a Plan B to lead the line.
Tammy Abraham (Roma)
Club form (2023-24): Yet to play; England career: 3 goals/11 caps
Having been absent from the England setup for almost 18 months, Tammy Abraham, recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, aims to regain fitness. With a notable record in Serie A, Abraham’s return to form could be a compelling story in the coming months.
