Death of the two-man strikeforce?

Gullit and Van Basten, Ronaldo and Rivaldo, Salas and Zamorano, Bebeto and Romario, Pele and Jairzinho, Torres and Villa, Klinsmann and Voller; some of the greatest strike partnerships of all time have been forged at international level and provided the World Cup and European Championship with so many memorable moments.

But where have they all gone?

Modern football has many positives with its never-ending drive for fitter, faster players and ever-more technically brilliant performers; but somewhere along the way it has left some of the basics behind.