The Premiership's Most Promising Striker...

This is a very interesting subject to me as there now seem to be several top candidates who are 23 or under. I have chosen the following as the best the EPL has to offer: Fernando Torres (23), Emmanuel Adebayor (23), Carlos Tevez (23), Wayne Rooney (20 or 21) and, to a lesser extent, Nicklas Bendtner. All of these fellows play for a top 4 club and that is not by accident, they are some of the most talented footballers up front of any age group anywhere in football.

Fernando Torres cost Liverpool somewhere around 23 and 26 million pounds and he looks to be worth every bit and then some. He was (probably still is) one of the most sought after forwards in the world because he can do everything: head, pass, use both feet, finish and works hard when needed. Has had a few minor injuries this season but will no doubt set the EPL alight when he is fully fit and fully adjusted to the pace and physicality. He will probably need a better strike partner to be brought in so we can see the best of him however. At only 23 is one of Spain's top 3 strikers which is amazing considering their array of talent up front.

Adebayor was bought by Arsene Wenger for around 12 million pounds nearly two years ago now and it seemed he was very pricey at the time. Fast-forward to the 07/08 season and after 15 games Adebayor sits alone atop the scoring charts and in imperious form with 9 goals. Can head a ball, chest a ball, finish and has excellent link-up play. Could help fill the goal void left by Thierry Henry.

Ugly as fuck but an excellent player. Looks like he may have formed a decently potent partnership with Wayne Rooney which could turn into something special. Tenacious and extremely skillful, Tevez always give 100% and creates a lot of trouble for defences. A top prospect and already established up front at Manchester United at only 23.

Wayne Rooney is a big, bustling and agressive striker who is very young. Established at Manchester United after a 30 million pound move from Everton, he has started to repay the club with his all round play. Can be a liability at times but usually very dangerous.

Nicklas Bendtner's power and confidence, combined with his boyishly good looks, make him a very good player and very marketable. Has the potential to be a world beater and has the attitude to accompany it. Anyone who has read my previous entries would know my admiration for this fellow.