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England football: The great number nine decline – where have English strikers gone?

England's current number nine - Harry Kane (centre) and past Three Lions strikers (clockwise from top left) Alan Shearer, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen and Les Ferdinand

By:Chris BevanBBC Sport journalist The following are some examples of how to get started: Chris CollinsonBBC Sport statistician

Harry Kane is England's all-time record goalscorer, with 76 goals in 110 senior appearances — Image caption

Different systems and fewer games

Has the desire to strike waned?

Blackburn Rovers strike partners Alan Shearer (left) and Chris Sutton celebrate with the Premier League trophy after being crowned champions in 1994-95 — Image caption

The England team that beat Germany 5-1 in 2001. Back Row (l-r) Sol Campbell, Emile Heskey, Rio Ferdinand, David Seaman and Michael Owen. Front Row (l-r): Nicky Barmby, Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, David Beckham and Ashley Cole — Image caption

We’ve got Kane. But what then?

The number nine shirt Harry Kane wore against Latvia in England's 5-0 win in Riga in October. Kane scored twice to clinch qualification for next summer's World Cup — Image caption

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England football: The great number nine decline – where have English strikers gone?

Different systems and fewer games

Has the desire to strike waned?

We’ve got Kane. But what then?

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