The French international seems destined to leave Spain in the summer, and the former Gunners forward believes the 26-year-old is just the type of player they need. He said: The intensity of the modern game means the physical demands on the players are so high these days. I always thought that I could still score goals at this level but I was trying to be realistic and, with the previous manager, it didnt feel like I was getting an opportunity. Rex Features5Gareth Southgate admitted Wilfried Zaha was the first player he spoke to when he was ma. Getty Images8Lamine Gassama was attacked by a pitch invaderThe shocking image of Ivory Coast star La. OUR hugely popular daily Striker cartoon continues. Reuters9Jermain Defoe is on fire in front of goal thanks to an ice-cold treatmentBut the pain has been worth it, as he is now back in Englands World Cup plans at the age of 34. 1Monacos run the last eight of the Champions League has put a number of the clubs young stars into the limelight and Bernardo Silva is no exception. Smalling’s unknown knock has left Jose Mourinho in a tricky situation as he becomes the sevent. Reuters9Defoe, even at the vipe old age of 34, is still driving defenders mad for club and countryJe.