News reports said British and French warplanes would spearhead the attack.

新闻报道说英国和法国战机有可能成为先遣队发动进攻。

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After Villa's uneventful performance as the spearhead of Spain's attack in a 4-5-1 against Switzerland, it seemed as if the Barcelona forward would also have a quiet tournament.

当西班牙在首战对瑞士的比赛中，排出4-5-1的阵形，比利亚首发站在唯一前锋位置上表现平平的时候，人们或许认为，这位巴塞罗那前锋在本届杯赛也将会继续沉寂。

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Within a year he was the spearhead of the Arsenal attack and helping them towards the 'double'.

一年内他就成为了阿森纳的前锋主力，帮助球队赢得双冠王。

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With Torres clearly struggling, on came Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas in his place as Del Bosque tweaked his side's formation to leave Villa - who now has three goals from this tournament - at the spearhead of their attack.

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The Santos striker, who is reportedly being courted by both Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, is expected to spearhead Brazil's attack.

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Despite his advancing years, McGrath remains the spearhead of Australia's attack and took 19 wickets in three Ashes Tests this summer and was Man of the Match at Lord's.

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