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Player Dominic Solanke

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We’ve been so spoilt with prime Kane and Son that our expectations of strikers are so high . We will probably never witness that level again however as far as strikers in the premier league there are only a couple that I would swap Solanke for , his work rate is off the chart and a lot of the time he is feeding off scraps but it’s nice to know we have a number 9 we can rely on , we now need to upgrade Son and Johnson who for me are almost a waste of a shirt .
 
RicharliSon said:
Strength. Movement. Aerial ability. He has a lot going for him. People just have to accept he will never be Harry Kane.
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His work rate makes Kane’s look plodding in comparison. Kane is the much more talented and complete striker, but graft goes a long way.

No chance that 2020s Kane makes the run and holds off Konate like that for the goal in the 86th minute. Kane is obviously a far better player, but Solanke is an absolute workhotse
 
Charlie F said:
Solanke could turn out to be one of our worst ever signings , not because he is that bad
But because he cost£65m and is always picked.
He is a mediocre - no other top 6 or even top 8 club would buy him.
He has been better than I thought he would be - and is in course for around 12 goals and three assists . Which is not good enough for someone who plays all the time - for a top 6 club.

It might even be better if he was very bad - then he would be dropped.
But being just mediocre - means because of the fee -he will play. Which means for the next couple of years we will have an average player as our main front player. It shows a lack of ambition and judgement .
Buy bottom half players - and you become a bottom half team
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Don’t post here again.
 
JDefoe said:
His work rate makes Kane’s look plodding in comparison. Kane is the much more talented and complete striker, but graft goes a long way.

No chance that 2020s Kane makes the run and holds off Konate like that for the goal in the 86th minute. Kane is obviously a far better player, but Solanke is an absolute workhotse
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Completely agree. I alao think it won't be too long before Solanke takes Kane's place in the England team. He's coming into his peak, and his movement and strength will allow those around him to flourish. Delap will be another good option, he has a great all-round game, but right now I think Solanke will make the most sense.
 
JDefoe said:
His work rate makes Kane’s look plodding in comparison. Kane is the much more talented and complete striker, but graft goes a long way.

No chance that 2020s Kane makes the run and holds off Konate like that for the goal in the 86th minute. Kane is obviously a far better player, but Solanke is an absolute workhotse
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I’m not sure that’s fair.

Kane worked very hard too. His problem was he played through injuries when he should have been on the bench. He shouldn’t have been anywhere near the Euro team last Summer.

Dom’s doing very well.
 
Charlie F said:
Can we just skip to the part ( 9 months time ) where he is not treated like the messiah.
He played well last night.
Good assist and took his disallowed goal well.
It doesn't suddenly make him and elite player.

If he plays like that every game I am fine with him starting every game.
If he doesn't ( which he hasn't) I am not.
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I think he has played consistently well like he did last night - we are better for having him
 
Yiddy said:
I didn't think he was having his best night for us but his play leading to the goal just summed him up really. I do have a soft spot for a striker with all round game and he certainly has that. Son gets shoved off of that ball leading up to the goal.
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i feel exactly the same about him. hes missing that ruthlessness in the box to be an elite striker, but his all round game and work rate means he always offers his side a positive in winning a game. if we get to the point where he becomes the weak link then we are a serious side!

to be fair tho, hes not had much of a chance in the box due to his wide forwards being so fucking shit.
 
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