Originally Posted by
elatedscum
Collins could have scored 4 in the 0-0 v Bulgaria. There was the Curtis shot which was deflected, if he was able to touch that it was in. Similarly the Brady free kick where if he touches it with his head, it’s a goal. Then there was the header from a Horgan cross, which he really should have scored. Finally there was the volley from an O’Shea cross which he took pretty well but put it wide.
With those chances, Bamford probably scores a hat trick. I think you give Collins credit for getting in the right areas, that’s a good sign. But at international level, you’d expect him to have scored 1 at least.
Frankly, there aren’t any good options between Collins, Long, Maguire, Hogan, Idah, Parrott, Obafemi. Three aren’t yet at the required level. Long is probably past it but we’ll know more with regular game time. Collins is a lower league striker. Maguire is a confidence striker, being played out of position and lacking confidence. Hogan is similarly a form player who hasn’t done anything at international level.
I’m not sure if I’ve seen Robinson play much as a lone central striker. I suspect Kenny views him more as a winger.