USMNT forward Josh Sargent scored a leaping header for his seventh goal of the campaign for Norwich City on Saturday.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Sargent scores brilliant header for NorwichStriker continues impressive formSeven goals and one assist in 11 matchesWHAT HAPPENED?
The 23-year-old forward made a brilliant run into the box, leapt high above a QPR defender and smashed home the ensuing cross. The strike, reminiscent of a trademark Ronaldo header, brought Sargent to four goals in his last six games with seven in 11 appearances this season.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
After missing the first portion of the campaign due to injury, Sargent is now back, and is on fire. With his current form, he's the hottest-scoring striker in Europe for the USMNT and is now being touted to play a big role in both the Concacaf Nations League semifinal this March and this summer's Copa America. With the USMNT striker pool so deep, it will be a contentious battle for the starting spot, but with Sargent's form – there is no saying no, at this point in time.
WATCH THE GOALDID YOU KNOW?
Sargent has five goals in 23 senior caps for the USMNT, but scored 17 in 28 at the youth international level.