Tipperary legend Nicky English believes the Premier County's 'greater goal-scoring threat' will swing tomorrow's All-Ireland final in their favour.

The two-time All-Ireland winner gives his prediction in today's Irish Times and he's backing Tipp's forwards to produce the goods.

"I'll be honest: I find this one hard to call. I think Tipperary are well capable of winning, as they've had a cut about them from the get-go. Importantly, Tipp's new blood - Séamus Kennedy, Michael Breen and Dan McCormack - have contributed handsomely; John McGrath has also been a key addition, bringing a serious goal threat."

He added: "Kilkenny are resilient and always reach a consistent level that is no worse and might even be better than last year. In recent years Tipperary have been unable to match that consistency and intensity and have worryingly drifted from hot to cold since the Munster campaign.

"Their hot can beat Kilkenny, their cold won't.

"It doesn't need to be boiling point to win, but it can't be cold and their greater goal-scoring threat might just get them over the line."

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