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Is Sevilla's 'all-round striker' Ure ready to lead Scotland's attack?

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Is Sevilla's 'all-round striker' Ure ready to lead Scotland's attack?
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BBC Sport Football reports that Robbie Ure, an uncapped Scottish striker, is emerging as a possible long-term answer to Scotland’s shortage of centre-forwards after a rapid rise in club football. The 22-year-old has moved from Rangers’ academy and brief senior spell, via Belgium and then Sweden’s Sirius, to Sevilla in a £5.5m switch to La Liga. Sevilla have started the season well, and Ure has already made an impact in their opening league games, including winning a stoppage-time penalty against Rayo Vallecano and then starting in a 3-1 victory over Athletic Club.

The article says Ure scored prolifically in Sweden, with his form prompting interest from across Europe. It also notes that he is eligible for Ukraine through his grandparents and has had contact from that association, but he has said he wants to wait for Scotland. He has previously represented Scotland at Under-19 level. BBC Sport frames his progress against a wider discussion in Scottish football about youth development, with the Scottish FA preparing a summit on the issue.

Former opponent Stevie Grieve, now Helsingborgs boss, tells BBC Sport that Ure has developed from a player with clear raw talent into a more complete striker. Grieve describes him as a versatile forward who can run in behind, hold the ball up and link play. The piece suggests that if his club form continues, Ure could become part of Sebastien Pocognoli’s early thinking as the new Scotland head coach prepares for next month’s Nations League fixtures.

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