Football Knowledge - Alan Shearer Quiz

1. Which Manchester based club did Alan Shearer have a trial with before joining Southamptoh?

Wigan Athletic Manchester United Manchester City Bolton Wanderers

2. Where was Alan Shearer born?

Gosforth Wallsend North Shields South Shields

3. How many goals did Alan Shearer score in the Premier League?

250 260 270 280

4. How many caps did Alan Shearer win for England?

60 61 62 63

5. In what position did Alan Shearer prefer to play throughout his youth?

Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Striker

6. Which club did Alan Shearer famously reject to join Newcastle United?

Arsenal Manchester United Liverpool Chelsea

7. How many times was Alan Shearer named Premier League Golden Boot winner?

2 3 4 5

8. How many times did Alan Shearer win the Premier League Golden Boot award?

3 4 5 6

9. In which year did Alan Shearer captain England in a major tournament (Euro)?

1996 2000 2004 1992

10. How much did Blackburn Rovers pay Southampton for his transfer in 1992?

£3.5 million £3.6 million £3.7 million £3.8 million