10 Players in the Premier League giants

Premier League is considered one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. No wonder the Premier League has always been a dream for pebola leagues throughout the world.

The combination of physical skill and luck seemed to be a combination plus it takes to become a star in the Premier League. Physically speaking, it would be interesting if we look at the players who competed hulk in the Premier League.

Here are 10 players the Premier League giants:

1. Ryan Nelsen

Blackburn Rovers central defender is indeed easy to recognize because of his posture that stand out in central defense. The 33-year-old defender has a 185 cm tall and weighed 89 kg. Players from New Zealand has a

muscle strength to maintain the defense of The Rovers.

2. Richard Dunne

Aston Villa central defender has a 188 cm tall and weighed 95 kg. Origin of the Republic of Ireland central defender became a public idol Villa Park last season. Dunne who is now aged 31 years and was known to be very robust

Manchester City interested in early summer.

3. Petr Cech

Chelsea goalkeeper has become one of the most respected goalkeepers in the Premier League. Posture that is almost two feet (197 cm) makes the Chelsea goal seemed a bit leaving a gap. With a weight of 87 kg, 28-year-famous goalie stay nimble when the ball kicking block the opponent. Position in the Czech Republic national team also never displaced.

4. Substance Knight
Bolton Wanderers central defender may not be a world class defender or the best class. However, the high reached 198 cm, making Knight certainly has the edge in air duels. No wonder the defender with a weight of 86 kg had a chance to decorate the England team.

5. Brede Hangeland

Fulham central defender is also known as one of the towers in the Premier League. With a height of 194 cm and weighing 92 kg is very difficult to make Hangeland was conquered in a duel air. 29 years old Houston-born defender, the United States is also capable of being a pillar of the Norwegian national team.

6. Sotirios Kyrgiakos

This Liverpool defender is not a core team hosts the Reds. He brought in Rafael Benitez who now move to Inter Milan, to patch up the defense that always hit by hurricanes injury. Unfortunately, the Greek defender with height 193 cm, this can often make blunders. This is the weakness of the defender with 88 kg body weight.

7. Chris Smalling
This is one of the young talents who are prepared to replace Sir Alex Ferguson's role in Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand. With a height of 196 and weight 90 kg, Smalling directly lure Ferguson. The 21-year-old defender also manages to look attractive when needed Ferguson.

8. Peter Crouch
Tottenham Hotspur striker has a more than 2 meters tall (201 cm) and weigh only 71 kg. No wonder the chief retainer of England became the mainstay of this. However, the 29-year-old player was also famous smart
cultivate the ball with his foot.

9. Christopher Samba

Blackburn Rovers central defender has a 193 cm tall and weighs 91 kg. The 26-year-old defender has always been the mainstay Rovers back line. This player is known for aggressive and straightforward.

10. Nicola Zigic
Birmingham City Striker is probably less famous than Peter Crouch. But certainly, this 30-year-old striker has advantages over Crouch. Serbian attacker has a weight and height exceeding Crouch. The former Valencia striker has a 202 cm tall and weighs 96 kg.

Abigail Clancy and Peter Crouch In Pictures

Who should partner Crouch against Croatia ?

England face Croatia on Wednesday needing a draw to guarantee their place in next summer's Euro 2008. They go into the game minus Michael Owen who picked up an injury on Friday in England's 1-0 win away to Austria. Many people think that Peter Crouch is almost certain of a start on Wednesday after scoring England's only goal on Friday, but who should partner him?

Jermaine Defoe came on for the injured Owen on Friday and played well. Defoe has struggled to gain a first team place at club side Tottenham this year but people think he has been harshly treated their and deserves a starting place for England.

The other option for England boss Steve McClaren is to play Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith alongside Crouch on Wednesday. Smith is playing in centre midfield for the Magpies but whilst he was at Leeds he was a super striker.

The last option is to play captain Steven Gerrard up front with Crouch. Gerrard has previously played in the England attack and that turned out well with him scoring a goal. Gareth Barry would probably take Gerrard's place in the England midfield and I think McClaren may end up deciding to play Gerrard up front.

What do you think, who will McClaren choose to partner Crouch on Wednesday?

Race hots up for Liverpool striker !!!

After Rafa Benitez announced the asking price for Liverpool striker Peter Crouch many clubs have been linked with making a move for the player. Crouch, who hasn't really been playing enough games this season for his own liking, has been linked with several clubs in recent days after Liverpool apparently contacted a number of Premier League sides earlier in the week.

Newcastle, Portsmouth, Man City and Aston Villa are just four names that have been linked with the striker who scored another international goal last night for England in their 1-0 win against Austria. Crouch has fallen way down the pecking order this season due to the arrivals of Andriy Voronin and Fernando Torres this summer.

Benitez has been told that he must sell players before buying more in January and Crouch is almost certain to be one of the players to be sold. Crouch, who has actually be playing in recent weeks, really needs to start playing first team football week in week out. I really hope Crouch leaves Liverpool in January and starts getting his club career back on track.