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"Just how good is Van Nisteltrooy?"

I think he is currently the best striker in the world, and the best since Marco Van Basten. Its a real shame he won't be able to showcase his talents on the biggest stage of all this summer

Although Van Nistelrooy is a great player, in my opinion he is not the best in the world. Anyone can score goals at Man Utd considering the amount of chances set up for him.

I think this becasue Van Nistelrooy has underperformed when we played our main title contenders. He has only scored against Newcastle in the premiership, not scoring against Leeds, Arsenal, Liverpool (twice), and chelsea.

Although, this is his first season, so it isnt too much of a concern. 30 goals by February is a remarkable feat no matter who you have scored them against.

Answer = 30 goals this season!

Yeah its a shame he won't be at the World Cup, but I'm glad the Irish are there. Keano deserves to get a chance on the World stage. If the Irish had two good strikers, (I think Keane is decent, but Quinn will struggle to stay fit and I don't think he is an international class striker) they could have done well in Korea/Japan.

I think he is currently the best striker in the world, and the best since Marco Van Basten. Its a real shame he won't be able to showcase his talents on the biggest stage of all this summer