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Tony Cottee says Englands lack of in-form attacking options for their World Cup Qualifier against Scotland is rather worrying. Of the six strikers named in interim manager Gareth Southgates squad for the games against Scotland and Spain, Arsenals Theo Walcott is the leading scorer in domestic football this season with eight goals while the man Cottee believes will start up front, Harry Kane, has only just begun his comeback from an ankle injury.Leicesters Jamie Vardy, whose 25 goals for the Premier League champions last term saw him included in Englands Euro 2016 squad, has not scored since September 10, while captain Wayne Rooney has only scored once in his past 16 games for club and country. Such statistics give Cottee cause for concern ahead of Fridays World Cup Qualifier against Scotland at Wembley. Arsenal striker Theo Walcott is Englands best-performing forward this season, with eight goals to his name Theo (Walcott) is the in-form player but you wouldnt say hes an out-and-out centre-forward and so I think Harry Kane will lead the line, although he has only just come back from injury, Cottee told Sky Sports News HQ.He didnt even play 90 minutes at the weekend so hes short of fitness. (Jamie) Vardy is out of form, (Daniel) Sturridge has not been playing, and (Marcus) Rashford and Wayne Rooney have not been in the Manchester United team.Ive always believed that you should pick England players on form, so that should mean Theo Walcott leading the line but I dont think Gareth Southgate will do that.Its rather worrying as an England fan. Whos going to lead the line and whos going to score the goals? Former England defender Stuart Pearce hopes Gareth Southgate wins his remaining two games as interim manager Kane played 73 minutes of Tottenhams 1-1 draw at Arsenal on Sunday but looked exhausted by the time he was replaced by Vincent Janssen, although he did score from the penalty spot.Cottee believes from his own experience that a centre-forward will need at least half a dozen games to recover their full match sharpness.I always found when I came back from an injury that it takes six games before you fully recover your sharpness, especially as a striker, he said.You get through the first two or three games on adrenaline. I think hell get through the Scotland game but you wont see the real Harry Kane for another four or five games after this one. 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Burris threw two TD passes, including a key 15-yard fourth-quarter strike to Bakari Grant that effectively countered a Toronto comeback bid and led Hamilton to a 33-19 victory. OKLAHOMA CITY -- Things appeared to be unraveling for the Thunder when Kevin Durant left for Golden State.Four months later, Oklahoma City has a solid nucleus in place. Just a few months after re-signing Russell Westbrook, the Thunder announced multi-year extensions for center Steven Adams and guard Victor Oladipo not long after the trade deadline at midnight Eastern on Tuesday.I think it was pretty clear that both guys wanted to be here, Thunder coach Billy Donovan said.Getting the deals done now ensures the two young players with high ceilings wont become restricted free agents next summer, and it stabilizes the core around Westbrook now that Durant is gone. Both potentially could have garnered more money on the open market. With uncertainty regarding the final details of a new collective bargaining agreement that will take effect next season, the Thunder went for the safe move, and the players were willing to sign.The Thunder did not provide details on the contracts. Two people familiar with the deals said that both were four-year extensions, with Adamss deal worth $100 million and Oladipos worth $84 million. The people spoke only on condition of anonymity because the details had not been announced.We are excited to extend our partnership with Steven and Victor, Thunder general manager Sam Presti said in a statement. Both players represent the Thunders present and future, exhibiting the values that the Oklahoma community and our organization hold in high regard: hard work, team first, resiliency and citizenship.Adams, a New Zealand native, has emerged as one of the most talented centers in the league. In three-plus seasons with the Thunder, he has averaged 6.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game but through three ggames this season, he is averaging 13.dddddddddddd0 points and 9.0 rebounds.I just like it here, man, Adams said. It reminds me of New Zealand, this place. Lot of good people here. Obviously, a really good organization.During last years playoffs, Adams recorded six double-doubles and averaged 10.1 points and 9.5 rebounds in 22 games.Steven, just being part of his development and seeing him progress last year, clearly, I think everybody feels he is going to be one of the best centers in this league, Donovan said.Oladipo came to the Thunder in the trade that sent Serge Ibaka to Orlando. Adams was pleased that Oladipo committed to the extension just three games into his first season in Oklahoma City.Its good that he came over and just felt comfortable enough to sign, Adams said. Really good. Thats just kudos to the culture and the family environment that we bring.Oladipo has averaged 15.9 points, 4.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals for his career. He was named to the 2016 U.S. Select Team this past summer. So far this season, he has averaged 17.0 points, 2.3 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals.I just felt like it was a great fit, Oladipo said. I feel comfortable. I just feel like Im supposed to be here.Getting to play next to Westbrook played a role in Oladipos decision. The two built a strong relationship over the summer.It was a great factor, a big factor in the decision as well, he said. Hes one of the best players in the world, if not, the best player in the world. Who wouldnt want to play with him for a long time?---AP Basketball Writer Jon Krawczynski contributed to this report. ' ' '

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