Fulham defender Aaron Hughes has marked the likes of Emile Heskey after more than a decade in the Premier League - and he believes team-mate Bobby Zamora is as tough as any striker in England.
Zamora is comparable to Heskey as neither have particularly good goalscoring records but both offer a huge physical presence to lead the line.
When Zamora grabbed the winner against Sunderland on Sunday, the 28-year-old taunted fans who have been unhappy with his output - but Hughes insists there is more to Zamora's game.
"For a striker, it's not just about his goals," said the Northern Ireland centre-back.
"His all-round play, his movement off the ball and his hold-up play creates space and chances for others.
"He's a big, massive part of our squad. When he's not in the squad we miss him. Players come in and do other jobs but Bobby does it so well. He's a vital part of our team."
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has even suggested Zamora as a possible England candidate for the World Cup.
Hughes added: "I train against him every day, he's a big, strong guy and you know if you're going in for a 50-50 the chances are he'll get the better of you because of his physical presence.
"Sometimes you have to be clever against players like that. It's good for us in training because we get used to playing against someone like that. He's be up there with guys like Emile Heskey with his physical presence."
After qualifying for the Europa League last season, Hughes believes more success is on the horizon with players like Zamora in attack and Brede Hangeland in defence.