"And then there was one. Thomas Tuchel's latest squad has laid bare the current dearth of English centre-forwards, with Harry Kane the only out-and-out striker in the 25-man group. Admittedly that is partly down to injury, with Tuchel explaining Ollie Watkins has been rested to manage an ongoing issue, while Dominic Solanke has been sidelined since August and Liam Delap is only just back in action for Chelsea after two months out."
"Kane has been prolific in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich this season - but just eight English strikers have appeared in the Premier League in the current campaign and 22-year-old Delap is the only one under the age of 26. Behind Delap, there does not appear to be a new generation waiting for its chance, either. England Under-21s went to last summer's European Championship without a recognised striker"
Thomas Tuchel's squad selection named Harry Kane as the only out-and-out striker among 25 players, with Ollie Watkins rested, Dominic Solanke sidelined, and Liam Delap recently returning from injury. Versatile forwards such as Marcus Rashford, Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden and Anthony Gordon could be used centrally, but Kane remains the primary focal point. Only eight English strikers have featured in the Premier League this season and Delap is the sole player under 26. England's under-21s lacked a recognised striker at the European Championship, with Divin Mubama the only named young centre-forward and yet to score in the Premier League.
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