Better than Piroe: Parker already has his own Lankshear at West Ham

Tom Cunningham of Football FanCast argues that West Ham United manager Scott Parker should bench striker Joel Piroe. Cunningham suggests moving Jarrod Bowen into a central striking role after the international break to revive the club's promotion ambitions. West Ham have endured a difficult start under Parker, drawing 3-3 with Cardiff City and losing 2-1 to Blackburn Rovers.

The writer compares the potential impact of Bowen leading the line to Will Lankshear's strong form at Middlesbrough. Cunningham notes that Piroe has scored four goals this season, while Bowen leads West Ham with seven goals and seven assists. Moving Bowen centrally could also allow Parker to introduce a more defensively minded player on the right wing.