No way.
Sturridge vs Welbeck
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Sounds like someone who really hasn't watched Welbeck.
I would've definitely said that it's the other way around. Sturridge to me is a better finisher and dribbler, Welbeck has better vision and is a smarter footballer. Sturridge plays with his head down more often than not.
Obviously we both need to watch more of each player
I've seen Sturridge play on a few occasions, and seen him hit glorious passes to the likes of Drogba and Torres regularly. He's got excellent vision, far from a head down player. You could level that at his finishing which isn't his best attribute right now, but technically he's smooth and has great feet. Probably the only one in there who is close to J.Wilshere from a technical standpoint.
Welbeck is a proper striker, and he will get a lot more goals than Sturridge. Like you say, I probably haven't watched him as much, but I did watch the European Championships last summer where they both played. Sturridge more often than not played as the playmaker while Welbeck played as the out-and-out striker, they've got a good partnership in that sense.
Both great young prospects but very different...would compliment each other well in a future England set up.
I'd say Sturridge is technically better but Welbeck is more exciting.
I'd say Sturridge is technically better but Welbeck is more exciting.
As if to prove my point, a perfect example of the head down play I was talking of.
Still a cracking player mind.
Yet neither have you have tried to justify why, once again, have a cookie.
You have a strange attitude towards people on here Dion, and once again you pulled out the laughing smilie that you seem to love so much.
He just looks cheery, what can I say?
As for my attitude, you can't really have an opinion on someone who hasn't said anything more than "that's nonsense" so unless he elaborates I can't take any other stance than mildly amused passiveness.
Sturridge is a goalscorer
Sure why not take both? As opposed to limited options like Defoe/Crouch?
Its decided. Sturridge > Welbeck.
We've had this discussion before, haven't we? There's more to Welbeck's game than Sturridge's, hyperbolically put our Danny plays with his head up, theirs with his head down. But Sturridge is older, more experienced and hasn't gone through the same level of physical development as Welbeck has for the past few years, so right now he might just be the more efficient player.
Bingo.
It's a shame Capello won't even try playing with Welbeck - Rooney - Sturridge.
And, with Rooney's ban for first two matches at Euro, do you think one of them will be the main striker for England, or Capello will use Bent (or whoever is his second striker) in this role?
And, with Rooney's ban for first two matches at Euro, do you think one of them will be the main striker for England, or Capello will use Bent (or whoever is his second striker) in this role?
Would put 'em both in over Bent. Doubt Capello does that, though.
I'm not too sure about that combination to be honest. Rooney can play as the main striker, but I've said many times before that I prefer him in the withdrawn second striker role. I think he's especially key for England in this area, because they haven't got anyone who can link up the play between attack and midfield like he can. Sturridge has often been deployed on the wings for Chelsea this season, however I still think he's best utilised when played in a more central role. We've seen Welbeck being played in the central role for us, and I'd rather not see him being shifted out wide. That front three is a decent idea, but I wouldn't really want to see three players, effectively, being played out of position. Of course though, you may disagree on what they do best as players.
I think that it will be Bent who starts as the main striker, with one of Welbeck or Sturridge playing in behind him. Both are quite creative, meaning that they'd be able to play a second striker role. That's not to say that they would definitely play it well, however I'd like to see one of them played here. I think that Capello will probably opt for Sturridge, as he has looked like the better of the two this season. That could change though, as Welbeck has another 6 months to really make an impact before the Euros come along.
If you've only seen him in the Euros how is that sufficient? How they play internationally isn't necessarily the same for club setup.
They're both better than Andy Carroll, that's for sure.
Welbeck.
Sturridge's decision making can be very very poor. And it's no coincidence that our good runs of form have come with Welbeck fit.
Sturridge's decision making can be very very poor. And it's no coincidence that our good runs of form have come with Welbeck fit.
Like I say, I've seen Welbeck play a few times this season and I also saw him play at the European Championships. Likewise with Sturridge, and I've been more impressed with his overall game at this moment in time. Welbeck is much more of an out-and-out striker and poacher compared to Sturridge and will get more goals because of this. Sturridge can score goals but he isn't as natural in front of goal as Welbeck is..he's more of a second striker.
The way they played at the U21 Euros last summer was indicative of this. Sturridge dropped a little deeper as the second striker while Welbeck ran the line up top and I'd imagine that's how they'd both play if they play for the seniors in the future. It gets the best out of both their respective talents.
If anything, Welbeck's weakness is that he isn't a predator in front of goal.
His big strength is his overall link-up play, his first touch, his work-rate and his movement. He is also a fine dribbler, and is a strong lad as well. Decent in the air. Also got pace to burn.
Sturridge is much more interested in going for goal than setting stuff up for his teammates, and is a good goalscorer. He's got a good shot from distance, with both feet, and is good at getting on the end of crosses. Not good at all in his link-up play, much more of a direct player than Welbeck, who loves his one-two's in tight areas. Sturridge is the better dribbler, and the better finisher, I would say.
I think you're talking a bit out of your arse, or you've watched these two far too little.
They should both be going to the Euros, no doubt about that.
Wrong. He will take both.
Their level is the same. Stturidge is just the more selfish player and the more natural goal scorer whilst Welbeck is the better creator.
Right now it's Sturridge but the margin is virtually nonexistent.2 great english talents.Strurridge has the chance of having no other real inform attackers in the team and he's stayed relatively injury free this season
Comparing Sturridge to Defoe is a grievous insult.
England should be chuffed to have both of them. They should also pray both fulfill their enormous potential.
Welbridge.
Play them both. They're good enough to start for two of the best sides in the land. The likes of Zamora, Bent, Defoe etc wouldn't get anywhere near our squad. That says enough imo.
Play them both. They're good enough to start for two of the best sides in the land. The likes of Zamora, Bent, Defoe etc wouldn't get anywhere near our squad. That says enough imo.
I don't think anyone is really comparing him to Defoe Chief. In terms of having a similar playing style etc.
Welbeck strikes as the far more intelligent footballer, great work-rate too. Sturridge is very talented but he's far more selfish as well, I think they'd be a great partnership for England. I'd take Welbeck because he's the type of player you want to play with, love his movement and his unselfishness.
Sturridge is a year ahead of Welbeck, so Sturridge then. But Welbeck is a year younger so we'll see.
Talk about one eyed rose tinted glass wearing mancs
Sturridge is far superior to Welbeck
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Sturridge is far superior to Welbeck
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He really isn't.
feck off Gillie.
Idiotic comment if I ever saw one. Welbeck has been picked above Berbatov and Hernandez on merit, think about that for a second.
Hope this turns out as well as your Rooney is past thread.
Hate to say it but I think Sturridge is better. Not by much though.
Yes he is arrogant and selfish at times and his finishing needs work but he can glide past players, has scored some goals and has a swagger about him where he can pull something out of nowhere at any time.
Would love to see the two of them as striking partners in the first 2 group games at Euro this summer.
Yes he is arrogant and selfish at times and his finishing needs work but he can glide past players, has scored some goals and has a swagger about him where he can pull something out of nowhere at any time.
Would love to see the two of them as striking partners in the first 2 group games at Euro this summer.
Sturridge is probably better right now, but he has 2 years on Welbeck.
Hard to pick between them long term though.
Hard to pick between them long term though.
You're taking it way too far by saying that. I'm sure some people here are being biased towards Welbeck, and I do agree that Sturridge is better, but it's a debate to be had.
So can Welbeck, tbf.