Why Sheffield Wednesday will have to be on their guard against 'exceptional' Charlton striker

Garry Monk’s side were among a number of clubs linked with a move for former AFC Wimbledon frontman Lyle Taylor in the January transfer window and his recent form in front of goal has coincided with the Addicks winning three of their last five matches.

He scored twice in Lee Bowyer’s side’s 3-1 win over Luton Town on Saturday to take his tally to an impressive 11 goals in 19 Championship matches.

And his weekend exploits earned glowing praise from his manager, who described the 29-year-old as ‘exceptional from start to finish’.

“I can’t talk highly enough of Lyle and he has been like that since day one,” said Bowyer, speaking to South London News.

“You can’t get away from what he brings to us as a team.

“That includes his workrate – sprinting for the ball and making tackles.

“His hold-up play is something I’ve been on at him about. I thought it could’ve been better against Blackburn because then it allows players to get up around him.

“I don’t think he lost the ball once on Saturday. He bullied both Luton’s centre-halves.”

Taylor, who scored two goals in 20 appearances for Sheffield United earlier in his career, is out of contract in the summer and is once expected to attract admiring glances from other clubs desperate to add firepower to their attack.