Smalling says that modern forwards are combining a new set of skills causing them nightmares.
“I think centre forwards are changing a little bit”, Smalling told Inside United.
“We’re used to defending against either big strong forwards or quick nippy ones. But the likes of Demba Ba and Bobby Zamora, as well as a few other strikers in the league, combine elements of both and I think that’s made things a little more difficult for defenders.
“That could be a reason why we’re seeing a lot more goals.”
