12:20 In the latest Off Script, former Everton stars Louis Saha and Tim Cahill discuss the differing roles of strikers in the modern game In the latest Off Script, former Everton stars Louis Saha and Tim Cahill discuss the differing roles of strikers in the modern gameIn the latest Off Script, Louis Saha and Tim Cahill talk about the role of forwards in modern football, and whether every striker must score at least 20 goals a season. Saha, who enjoyed a fine career in England with Fulham, Manchester United, Everton, Tottenham and Sunderland, is routinely praised by former team-mates for his influence on a team outside of goalscoring. When Ruud van Nistelrooy left United in 2006, Saha was given more playing time by Sir Alex Ferguson, which in-turn helped Cristiano Ronaldo flourish. We called him the King at Everton, and I always saw Louis as someone who would create space. Cahill: 'We called him the King at Everton, and I always saw Louis as someone who would create space'"We were midfielders, who transitioned into strikers.

Source: Sky sports November 13, 2019 06:00 UTC