Sentences with phrase «to step up in one's absence»

Nevertheless, he'll be hoping to surpass them for both club and country in the years ahead, as after stepping up in the absence of Harry Kane in recent weeks, he continues to show that he possesses the quality, class and maturity to be a pivotal figure for Mauricio Pochettino's side for a long time.

They were without Captain Ian and a few guys really stepped up in his absence to help assure the W against Team Amzaleg.

Looks like the freshman sensation will have no problem stepping up in the absence of Joel Embiid.

Trevor Booker stepped up in the absence of Nene before fouling out; he rewarded himself by doing his postgame interview on his back while holding his knees, covered in ice bags, in the air.

Still to inefficient of a player Beal stepped up in his absence and grew parts of this game and got to see what its like to be the # 1, but fell short.

With Carlos Tevez injured, Pavon stepped up in his absence — curling a shot beyond Sebastian Viera from the edge of the penalty area.

Dugandzic has stepped up in the absence of David Villa and makes the top five for the second week in a row.

A spate of injuries to several key forwards will test the Stars» depth at center early in the season and the forward corps will rely on young prospects in the system to step up in their absence.

The real question is whether Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and the rest of the squad can step up in his absence.

Lastly «people will need to step up in the absence of Wiltshire» WTF??? Like Wiltshire has contributed to what this season apart from the falling over and being dispossessed?

In turn, the Spurs boss will need other players to step up in his absence and deliver goals as Tottenham look to solidify their spot in the top four in the Premier League and continue to keep Chelsea on their toes.

Having stepped up in the absence of Harry Kane to keep Tottenham on track for a top four finish in the Premier League in recent weeks, while also keeping them in the title race behind Chelsea, he was afforded time off to relax to celebrate his landmark birthday.

After going 30 - 8 in games decided by six points or less with Trimble at the helm, now the onus is on the returners to step up in his absence.

Speaking of defence, the ban of captain Liam Cooper means that Matthew Pennington will have a chance to step up in his absence.

I fully expect Lanzini to step up in his absence and impose himself more on games, and I hope he can take them by the scruff of the neck and inject greater pace and movement into our attacking play.

Despite his injury, Mourinho is not overly worried about the situation as the likes of Marouane Fellaini, Ander Herrera and Michael Carrick can step up in his absence.

When de Blasio confirmed last Friday that he was going to Italy, James issued a statement that she was ready to step up in his absence.