Bruce Backs Heskey:



Steve Bruce has grown tired of managing Birmingham City and decided to do Sven's job instead. Bruce says his striker Emile Heskey will make the World Cup squad as he "is a better centre-forward than Peter Crouch".

Crouch comes well above Heskey on Sven's "things to take to World Cup" list (which 45eachway imagines attached to Sven's fridge with some sort of novelty magnet) but Bruce is eager to make Heskey's case:

"Of his type, there is nobody better in the country than Emile. He was our player of the year last season and people realise when they play against him how difficult he is to handle. He is big, strong, quick, powerful and has a good touch"

Unfortunately, Emile has never looked the part at international level. He has the same problem that 45eachway has with the ladies; he's just too nice. He works hard and puts in plenty of groundwork, but never quite stands out. Despite his imposing physique Emile is reported to be gentle as a kitten, possibly a result of his slightly feminine name.

Steve Bruce meanwhile, should forget about Sven's job and concentrate on his own. Birmingham are currently third from bottom in the Premiership.

Source: The Guardian