Alan Shearer was one of the world’s best strikers. A lethal finisher for Blackburn and Newcastle after starting at Southampton Shearer plundered a record 260 Premier League goals. It was his move to Blackburn for £3million in 1992 which saw Shearer become the country’s most feared hitman. In his first season, he scored 27 goals and earned his second Player of the Year win as Newcastle finished second behind Manchester United. He retired from England duty after Euro 2000 with a record of 30 goals in 60 games and under Robson Newcastle returned to Europe.

Source: Irish Independent May 31, 2020 12:00 UTC