KnowraAlan ShearerLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Alan Shearer, each with the reason it gives.All 6Broader topic 1Related 2Compared with 3Centre-forwardBroader topic: His direct style demonstrates the centre-forward as an emphatic finisher and target.Thierry HenryCompared with: Shearer’s record as a penalty-area scorer contrasts with Henry’s broader, more mobile attacking role.Newcastle upon TyneRelated: The Newcastle-born striker became a defining figure for Newcastle United and its supporters.Wayne RooneyCompared with: Shearer’s league scoring record provides a benchmark Rooney never surpassed.Gary LinekerCompared with: Shearer inherited Lineker's role as a leading English goalscorer and later as Match of the Day presenter.Kevin KeeganRelated: Shearer succeeded Keegan as Newcastle United manager in 2009.