When fit, the Dutch striker has few peers in the art of spiriting a ball past a goalkeeper.

He was facing stiffer competition than ever for the places up front, most of all from United's new Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

It was the only penalty missed by the Dutch international striker for that season.

The Dutch striker then took advantage of Nani's poor defensive header to make it 2-0.

The Newcastle manager yesterday agreed personal terms with Pounds 700,000 Dutch international striker Eric Viscaal.

The Dutch striker grabbed four goals to become the Italian League's top scorer as the leaders romped to a 5-1 victory over Napoli.

There was another setback for the Dutch striker, suffering a calf injury in a reserves game.

The Dutch striker produced twelve goals including these in the first two months of the season and three days later added another one in a crucial match.

The Dutch striker, whose scoring touch has been badly missed, hopes to play for part of next Sunday's away game at newly promoted Cremonese.

Would the Dutch striker also fit in at Barcelona, Fàbregas was asked?