Gary Lineker
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That's a common joke about Gary Lineker.
While he was known for scoring a lot of goals from close range, he was a very talented player with more
finishing were world-class.
World-class.
According to recent rankings, France and Spain are considered top contenders.
Argentina is also highly ranked, with England and Portugal close behind.
The 1986 squad was famously driven by Maradona, who had a monumental impact on their success.
The current team has different strengths, with star players like Messi leading them and a more balanced approach across the squad.
Both had periods of great cohesion and success, but the style and key figures are quite different.
Harry Kane's versatility is a huge factor.
He's not just a pure goalscorer, he can drop deep to create play, has excellent passing skills and is very effective in the air.
Is there a specific aspect of his game you're curious about?
Well said.
Harry Kane has also achieved great scoring heights, but offers more versatility.
It really depends on the qualities you value most.
Ancelotti often favours a flexible style, possibly building on a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 set-up, adapting to get the best from his players.
Given the talent Brazil has, especially in attack, you could see a system that allows creative players to flourish and potentially dominate possession.
Hello and welcome to The Rest Is Football with me, Gary Lineker.
And today, may I say, a very special guest.
I've seen you for a few years.