Everton's No. 9 shirt has an indelible association with goalscorers. From Dixie Dean, the sole man to score 60 in a league season, through to more recent strikers such as Bob Latchford, Graeme Sharp, Duncan Ferguson and, latterly, Louis Saha, a variety of finishers have worn it. For the last two months, it has belonged to the United States' record scorer, but Landon Donovan's stint in England isn't notable for his solitary goal. Indeed, Sunday's glaring miss, from two yards against Tottenham, is more memorable than his strike against Sunderland. With the World Cup approaching, an English perspective may be to suggest that the (entirely legitimate) challenge that resulted in Ashley Cole breaking his ankle is his most significant contribution.Editor's Note: After consultation with SSN staff, the decision has been made to discontinue use of this photograph in conjunction with any Landon Donovan or United States National Team articles until after the World Cup. Staff consensus is that Donovan does not deserve any stick for a while based a bit on his solid play for Everton, but primarily for his excellent tackle on one Ashley Cole.
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I'm also putting away Landycakes.
Bullshit! Maybe this photo motivates him to do better and putting it away will jinx our world cup. What's next, no Brian McBride in weird tights on the chain link fence?
Have no fear -- The McBride will remain a staple, especially as the World Cup approaches.
I can't see how putting this photo away will jinx our World Cup. I mean, it's not like we're expected to do anything.
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