Dyer wants to play upfront??


Dyer for England

By Matthew Jones
October 2 2002

Dyer, a pacey midfielder for both club and country has insisted that - if given the chance - he could play upfront along side Alan Shearer or Bellamy for Club, and along side Michael Owen for country. Kieron Dyer has pleaded with Sir Bobby Robson, Newcastle's Manager, stating that he wants to play upfront and insisting he could even play there for England. He reckons he will play well there, if given the chance.

Dyer returned to form against Juventus on Tuesday night with a sparkling display in an attacking role in behind Alan Shearer.

Newcastle fell to their third consecutive Champions League defeat despite Dyer's efforts, but he believes he has plenty to offer as a striker - for both club and country.

"I love playing there and I would like to do it more often," said Dyer.

"The England midfield almost picks itself but there is a place up for grabs alongside Michael Owen in attack. My problem is that we have five excellent strikers at Newcastle and they all want to play. But I thought I did well against Juve and got the better of Paulo Montero, who is a world-class defender."

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