Some of the world's finest frontmen will be on show in Berlin on Sunday looking to fire their side to World Cup glory. In truth, they have failed to really fire on all cylinders so far and will be desperate to deliver when it matters most.

Here, Phil Barnett compares the strikers.

LUCA TONI v THIERRY HENRY

With only two goals so far, Fiorentina hitman Toni has yet to reproduce his deadly Serie A goalscoring form in Germany. Like the former Palermo man, Henry has been operating on his own up front but France's fluid style has provided the Arsenal man with ample support. If Francesco Totti can click into gear on Sunday, Toni will be the likely beneficiary.

ALBERTO GILARDINO b DAVID TREZEGUET

Gilardino's frustrating form since joining AC Milan from Parma last summer has continued. He started alongside Toni in the group phase but has since been dropped to the bench after failing to strike up a real partnership. His counterpart, Juventus frontman Trezeguet, has found himself fourth choice for Les Bleus behind Henry, Louis Saha and Sylvain Wiltord, but having scored the last-gasp winner against Italy in the Euro 2000 final he has the big-game pedigree.

VINCENZO IAQUINTA v SYLVAIN WILTORD

Similar to Toni in some respects, Udinese striker Iaquinta looks like a targetman but offers more than that to a side. More adventurous running with the ball than Toni, he is also a good goalscorer and has impressed when given the chance so far. Wiltord is enjoying a new lease of life since joining Lyon and Raymond Domenech has great faith in the diminutive forward who is an excellent team player and still a class act at the highest level.

FILIPPO INZAGHI v SIDNEY GOVOU

Not a hugely popular figure in his homeland, 32-year-old Inzaghi is an out-and-out goalscorer with a decent record. Govou, on the other hand, is an exciting forward and a vital component in Lyon's success. Fast, skilful and with an eye for goal, it is hard to believe he was omitted from the squad until Djibril Cisse pulled out due to injury.