FIFA U17 World Cup: Spain 3-1 Mali, 5 Talking Points

#5 The return of the traditional no9

England's poacher

This World Cup has seen the trend of traditional, poaching no9s rule the roost in the scoring charts. The likes of Abel Ruiz, Jann-Fiete Arp, Rhian Brewster and Lassana N'Diaye have made the importance of traditional strikers being regained at the biggest of stages.

In an era of false nines and inward wingers, this trait of these young boys is heartening to see. Will it bring back the era of traditional, old school strikers is there to be seen but the likes of Ruiz and Brewster certainly look like the real deal! Special mention to Ruiz who, with his tucked in shirt and playing in the shadow of the last defender, brought back memories of the yesteryear strikers.