One of the greatest ‘number 9s’ of all time, Alan Shearer was England’s star player in the 1996 Euros. England were the hosts themselves and Shearer played a key role in England’s run to the semi-final where they were eliminated on penalties to eventual champions Germany.
Shearer was a prolific goalscorer and he was known for his strength, stamina, powerful shot and heading abilities. Shearer’s impact in the 1996 Euros tournament can be seen from the fact that he finished the tournament as the Golden Boot winner and he was also named in the UEFA team of the tournament.
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A striker who always gave his heart out on the pitch, Shearer never shied away from any challenge and his performances in 1996 truly made him a worldwide star. Let us now have a look at how the team lines up and in what formation they will play:
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A Bengaluru lad through and through, Ashwin Hanagudu is a huge fan of Liverpool and unsurprisingly pledges his sworn allegiance to RCB in the IPL. With over 8+ years of experience in this field, Ashwin manages multiple verticals at Sportskeeda and as of July 2024 is the most-read author in the football section.
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