Heading is still a vital part of being a striker, and it isn't about being the biggest player. Heading the ball is about timing, so work on that in training.
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To be a striker you need to be in good shape.
I am a striker, but I love playing wide.
With shorter clubs, your ball position should be just back of middle, to really promote hitting the ball first on a downward strike.
I like to play attacking, like a winger, or an attacking midfielder, so it depends on the coach, where he's looking at me for which position.
It's not just about showing people what you can do on the ball in those wider positions, it's about gaining the full understanding of each position and what it takes to get that spot.
If I'm playing higher up the pitch, it's important I don't get carried away and start dropping too deep and I stay in my position.
Obviously, being a forward, I would like to score more goals. But while the team does well, there is no problem.
There's no point playing up front just because you want to be the one who scores the goals. Make sure you have a knack for it.
With good coaching, proper motivation and the right club structure with organic growth, you can achieve an awful lot in football.
Training's completely different now. It used to be a lot of running and work without the ball. Now it's all with the ball, which any player loves.
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