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ACE BRITT IS NOT A GOOD FIT AT BORO

BENCH: Assombalonga

FIFTEEN Million quid? Right now, Britt Assombalonga would struggle to attract bidders at 15 pence.
Jeered by his own fans in the 1-1 draw with Derby a fortnight ago, the 25-year-old didn’t even get off the bench during last week’s drab 0-0 at Stoke.
His confidence looks shot – but is it any wonder? Despite that broad-shouldered physique, Assombalonga is no hold-up man. At 5ft 10, he isn’t winning much in the air either.
Yet that, broadly, is all Tony Pulis requires of a striker. A big, brawny bully who can occupy defenders, attack set-pieces an...

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