Hmmnn.
For a young striker, the 2/3 at Helsinki is neither here nor there, in the grand scheme of things as he was very much still wearing L plates.
Today was poor, but he didn't miss the goal and their goalkeeper (who was on the form of his life) nicked a decisive yard.
I am not convinced that your argument against him stands up.
I see your point about his striking of a football, but often he is under huge pressure to get a shot away and that is not the same as a dead ball situation.
My instincts are to go with our striker.
But we are allowed to disagree.