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Don't go by the lanky centre forward image in your mind. Guardian have OPTA stats showing he works his socks off, up to 13km per game, which they contrast to Lukaku https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/04/romelu-lukaku-harry-kane-everton-tottenham-hotspur...

Each of the high press clubs first 11's lack Hemed/Benteke type strikers or midfielders who aren't the most mobile, as they simply can't harry the opposition in groups for 90 minutes. So called 'luxury players' wouldn't fit in either. Working tirelessly to get the ball when they haven't got it...

The high press, also played by Spurs, Liverpool and Man City. It requires midfielders and strikers with pace and 'good engines'. Some hacks and pundits criticise it, saying it can't be sustained over 38 games, leading to fatigue and avoidable injuries. We will see.

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An historic win, they've waited 45 years and what a start 3-0 away and 3 vital points in the bag. Don't blame them at all. Great show unity with the fans rather than a claps then down the tunnel.