Pochettino hails David as one of the world's best forwards

Pochettino praised Atlético Madrid forward Jonathan David as one of the world's best strikers ahead of Tuesday's friendly between the United States and Canada.

US manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed Atlético Madrid's Jonathan David as "one of the best forwards in the world" on Monday, ahead of a friendly between the two nations on Tuesday in Minnesota. Pochettino highlighted David's impressive form at Atlético under Diego Simeone, noting his combination of qualities and recent goal-scoring run. David has scored three goals in four appearances since joining Atlético in late summer and recently netted the winner in Canada's September 27 friendly against Chile.