Whereas Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley and Maurice Edu have struggled

Brad Friedel, Clint Dempsey and Brian McBride have all enjoyed success

39 players from the USA have plied their trade in England's top flight

After being brought in to replace Francesco Guidolin at Swansea, Bob Bradley has become the first manager from the USA to take charge of a Premier League club.

With managers seemingly hesitant to cross the pond, the players themselves have no such issues with 39 of them playing a minute or more since the Premier League's formation in 1992.

We took a look at the likes of Clint Dempsey, Brad Friedel and Jozy Altidore during their time in England, and give our verdict on whether they were a hit or a miss.

CLINT DEMPSEY

Clint Dempsey was signed by Fulham in 2006 from New England Revolution and became a cult hero as soon as he touched down in London, scoring 60 goals in 225 appearances in all competitions for the club.

With Dempsey generating lots of interest within the Premier League, he opted to leave and join Tottenham in 2012 where he was used as a squad player and went back to Fulham for a brief loan.

Verdict: HIT

Clint Dempsey enjoyed his best domestic form at Fulham - a leader both on and off the pitch

JOZY ALTIDORE

Jozy Altidore, who started out at New York Red Bulls, joined Hull in 2009 after a difficult spell at Villarreal and only managed one goal in 28 league appearances as they were relegated that same season.

Sunderland then forked out £6m for Altidore in 2013 despite his previous showing in England, but maybe they should have looked elsewhere as the big frontman netted just three times in 52 matches for the club.

Verdict: MISS

Striker Jozy Altidore failed to make much of a mark on the English top flight

TIM HOWARD

Tim Howard was one of the longest-serving players in the Premier League before his summer departure, spending four years at Manchester United and a further nine at Everton.

The American goalkeeper made 491 appearances during his time in England and scored a goal for Everton, a wind-assisted clearance against Bolton. He said on leaving: 'I will remain an Evertonian for life.'

Verdict: HIT

Goalkeeper Tim Howard held back the tears during his final lap of honour as an Everton player

LANDON DONOVAN

In order to keep fit during the MLS off-season, LA Galaxy legend Landon Donovan spent two brief loan spells at Everton, one in 2010 and the other in 2012.

The attacking midfielder only scored twice for the Toffees, but notched up an impressive seven assists in 17 Premier League appearances.

Verdict: HIT

Landon Donovan had a positive impact on Everton whenever he returned during the off season

BRIAN MCBRIDE

After scoring four goals in eight games during a loan spell at Everton in 2003, Fulham were convinced and brought Brian McBride to Craven Cottage just months later.

The striker netted 41 times in 154 appearances for the Cottagers and was a fan favourite - like Dempsey - due to his personality and passion when playing.

Verdict: HIT

Brian McBride was always a favourite at Craven Cottage due to his commitment on the pitch

GEOFF CAMERON

Geoff Cameron switched the orange of Houston Dynamo for the red and white of Stoke in 2012, joining Mark Hughes' side for a minimal fee of £2m.

His tall, rangy physique saw him settle into English football quickly and his ability to play in defence and midfield has seen Cameron become one of the first names on the team sheet every week.

Verdict: HIT

Geoff Cameron (left), challenging Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has excelled at Stoke

STUART HOLDEN

Stuart Holden was actually born in Aberdeen but grew up in Texas. He joined Bolton in January 2010 after a brief spell with Sunderland five years earlier, but suffered with injuries throughout his time at the Reebok Stadium.

The USA international midfielder managed 38 appearances for the Wanderers in four years and had a short stint at Sheffield Wednesday.

Verdict: MISS

Stuart Holden (left) was a talented player but suffered too many long term injuries at Bolton

BRAD FRIEDEL

After Liverpool signed Brad Friedel in 1997, he went on to play for Aston Villa, Blackburn and Tottenham during his 17-year spell in the English top flight.

Friedel notched up 450 Premier League appearances to sit 19th in the all-time list.

Verdict: HIT

Brad Friedel made 450 total appearances for Liverpool, Blackburn, Aston Villa and Tottenham

CLAUDIO REYNA

After successful spells at Wolfsburg and Rangers, Claudio Reyna joined Sunderland in 2001 but suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury shortly after which meant he only made 29 appearances in two years.

The midfielder then joined Manchester City, but again struggled with injuries despite becoming a fan favourite. He made 87 appearances for the club before terminating his contract in 2007 due to family reasons.

Verdict: MISS

Claudio Reyna was a talented player but hardly featured due to injuries

JONATHAN SPECTOR

Originally a striker, Jonathan Spector was spotted by a Manchester United scout while playing for the US Under 17s at the Milk Cup in 2003.

After failing to make the grade at Old Trafford, he was loaned to Charlton Athletic before moving to West Ham on a permanent deal, where he made 115 appearances during a five-year spell.

Verdict: HIT

Jonathan Spector made 101 appearances for West Ham during his five-year spell at the club

MICHAEL BRADLEY

Michael Bradley, son of new Swansea boss Bob, joined Aston Villa on a sixth-month loan from German side Borussia Monchengladbach in January 2011.

His arrival was met with excitement around Villa Park, but things didn't quite go to plan as the midfielder made only four appearances.

Verdict: MISS

Michael Bradley is one of the United States' most talented players but struggled at Aston Villa

CARLOS BOCANEGRA

They love their Americans at Fulham and Carlos Bocanegra was no different, picking up nicknames like 'the jackal' and 'the black snake' due to his aggression and desire to win the ball.

The versatile defender spent four years at Craven Cottage from 2004, making 133 appearances and scoring eight goals from left back and centre back.

Verdict: HIT

Carlos Bocanegra (right) was never afraid to tackle during his four years in the Premier League

DEANDRE YEDLIN

After a number of impressive performances for his country at the 2014 World Cup, Tottenham were quickest to react and snapped up DeAndre Yedlin for £5m from MLS side Seattle Sounders.

With Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier currently blocking his way into the first team at White Hart Lane, the right back has spent time on loan at Sunderland and Newcastle.

Verdict: TOO EARLY TO BE JUDGED

DeAndre Yedlin has been loaned to Newcastle and Sunderland since he signed for Tottenham

BRAD GUZAN

After being named as the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2007, Aston Villa paid side Chivas £750k for Guzan and he featured 171 times.

After Villa's relegation, Middlesbrough signed Guzan on a two-year deal and his experience in the league could prove vital in their bid for top-flight survival.

Verdict: HIT

Brad Guzan has spent eight years in the Premier League with Aston Villa and Middlesbrough

MATT MIAZGA

Highly rated centre back Matt Miazga joined Chelsea in 2016 after establishing himself as a regular in Jesse March's New York Red Bulls side at just 20 years of age.

Unsurprisingly, Miazga became another young player on the books at Chelsea to join Dutch side Vitesse with opportunities at Stamford Bridge few and far between.

Verdict: TOO EARLY TO BE JUDGED

Matt Miazga (centre) joined Chelsea after impressing in MLS but was then loaned to Vitesse

JAY DEMERIT

Jay DeMerit signed for Watford in 2004 after impressing manager Ray Lewington during a pre-season friendly, playing for seventh-tier side Northwood.

Despite the club's short and unsuccessful spell in the Premier League, DeMerit spent six years at Vicarage Road, captaining the side for three of them.

Verdict: HIT

Jay DeMerit (left) helped Watford reach the Premier League through the play-offs

DAMARCUS BEASLEY

DaMarcus Beasley was brought in by PSV to replace Chelsea-bound Arjen Robben, but signed for Manchester City in 2006 on a season-long loan after failing to live up to expectations in the Eredivisie.

The winger's time in England was largely uninspiring - having spent most of it on the sidelines through injury - scoring four times in 22 appearances.

Verdict: MISS

DaMarcus Beasley was largely uninspiring during his season-long loan at Manchester City

BREK SHEA

Texan Brek Shea signed for Stoke in 2013, following fellow countrymen Maurice Edu and Geoff Cameron to the Britannia Stadium after impressing for MLS side Dallas.

Even though the left back arrived with a strong reputation, disputes with manager Tony Pulis and a foot injury limited him to three appearances in 2013-14 before he was loaned out to Championship side Barnsley.

Verdict: MISS

Brek Shea (right) signed for Stoke in 2013 but only made three appearances under Tony Pulis

ERIC LICHAJ

After spending a season in the reserve side, Eric Lichaj was promoted to Aston Villa's first team in 2009 and played primarily as a right back.

Despite some consistent performances, the American struggled for regular first-team football and was released in 2013 having made 42 appearances for the club.

Verdict: MISS

Eric Lichaj (right) struggled to nail down a regular first-team place during his time at Villa Park

JERMAINE JONES

German-born American Jermaine Jones spent the second half of the 2010-11 season in the Premier League at Blackburn Rovers, on loan from Bundesliga side Schalke.

Jones made a fast start with a man-of-the-match display in his first appearance and played 15 games, becoming a fans' favourite, but the clubs could not agree a fee to extend his stay.

Verdict: HIT

Jermaine Jones (left) was a tough-tackling midfielder but was only in England half a season

LYNDEN GOOCH

Born to an English father and an Irish mother in California, Lynden Gooch was picked up by Sunderland in 2012 and progressed through their youth set up.

The midfielder has made seven appearances this season, but will be hoping to make an impression under David Moyes as the Black Cats battle against relegation again.

Verdict: TOO EARLY TO BE JUDGED

Lynden Gooch (right) battles with David Silva at the Etihad Stadium earlier on in the season

BOBBY CONVEY

After a move from DC United to Tottenham collapsed in 2003, Bobby Convey joined Reading the following summer for a then club record fee of £900k.

The midfielder spent five seasons with the Royals (two in the Premier League) but his best spell was getting them to the top flight in their record-breaking Championship title march.

VERDICT: HIT

Midfielder Bobby Convey was heading to Spurs before he ended up joining Reading

MAURICE EDU

Maurice Edu agreed to join Stoke in 2012 after four successful years at Rangers and revealed that playing in the Premier League was 'a dream come true'.

However, the midfielder's only appearance for the club was a 10-minute cameo in a 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield. He went on loan to Turkey before moving back to the States with Philadelphia Union.

Verdict: MISS

Maurice Edu only managed to play 10 minutes of football for Stoke

BENNY FEILHABER

Born in Rio de Janeiro, raised in America and playing in Germany, midfielder Benny Feilhaber obtained a work permit to join Derby County from Hamburg in 2007.

After Billy Davies was sacked, Feilhaber saw little playing time at Pride Park under Paul Jewel and made just 10 appearances as the Rams became the first team in Premier League history to be relegated in March.

Verdict: MISS

Benny Feilhaber (right) struggled to impose himself at Pride Park after Billy Davies was sacked

TIM REAM

A former Chicago Fire and NY Red Bulls defender, Ream joined Bolton in January 2012 and even cancelled his honeymoon to sign on the dotted line.

Despite making 12 appearances in a row after joining, Ream's stay in the Premier League was not a happy one after the Trotters were relegated that summer. He will be hoping for better luck at Fulham.

Verdict: MISS

Tim Ream was regularly in the starting XI for Bolton but could not help them avoid relegation

OGUCHI ONYEWU

Onyewu joined Newcastle on loan from Standard Liege in 2007, but the giant defender was too error prone and made just 11 appearances for the club.

Verdict: MISS

Oguchi Onyewu looked good at first glance but was both error prone and clumsy in England

EDDIE JOHNSON

Popular striker Johnson spent two loan spells (2007-08 and 2009-10) at Fulham during the MLS off-season, but did not find the net in 20 appearances.

Verdict: MISS

Eddie Johnson (centre) is a popular figure in MLS football but failed to find the net for Fulham

ZAK WHITBREAD

Zak Whitbread was a regular in the Norwich midfield during the 2011-12 season and made 28 appearances as they finished 12th in the Premier League.

Verdict: HIT

Zak Whitbread (right) was an ever-present for Norwich in one of their best top flight seasons

EDDIE LEWIS

Left winger Lewis spent two seasons in the Premier League - with Fulham in 2001-02 and with Derby in 2007-08 - scoring no goals in 40 total appearances.

Verdict: MISS

Eddie Lewis spent two seasons in the Premier League but didn't score in 40 appearances

MARCUS HAHNEMANN

Spent four seasons in the Premier League with Reading (2006-08) and Wolves (2009-11) and was a consistent performer playing in the division's weaker sides.

Verdict: HIT

Marcus Hahnemann was always a reliable goalkeeper during his time in the English top flight

JOE-MAX MOORE

Max Moore scored five goals in his first five games for Everton after joining in 1999, but his impact faded quickly afterwards and he only netted three times in his next 47 appearances at Goodison Park.

Verdict: MISS

Joe-Max Moore began his Everton career well but then faded significantly at Goodison Park

JOHANN SMITH

Made one appearance for Bolton in the English top flight, as an 85th-minute substitute for Kevin Davies against Manchester United in October 2006.

Verdict: MISS

Johann Smith made one appearance for Bolton in two seasons - as an 85th-minute substitute

JOVAN KIROVSKI

After starting his career at Manchester United, imposing forward Jovan Kirovski played for Birmingham in the English top flight, scoring twice in 21 appearances.

Verdict: MISS

Jovan Kirovski played for Birmingham in the English top flight - scoring two in 21 appearances

IAN FEUER

Feuer spent two seasons in the Premier League, making five appearances in total for West Ham and Derby.

Verdict: MISS

Ian Feuer made five appearances in total for West Ham and Derby over the course of two years

COBI JONES

Jones was only at Coventry for the 1994-95 season and was a regular in the side, scoring two goals in 28 appearances whilst roaming from midfield.

Verdict: HIT

United States midfielder Cobi Jones made a significant impact during his one year at Coventry

JOHN HARKES

Harkes played for Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham and Nottingham Forest during his eight-year stay in the England, scoring seven goals in 97 appearances. He also scored a league Cup final goal in 1993 as Sheffield Wednesday lost to Arsenal.

Verdict: HIT

John Harkes scored seven goals in 97 appearances during his eight years in England

KASEY KELLER

Goalkeeper Keller is most synonymous with English football due to his time with Leicester City and Tottenham. He also played for Southampton and Fulham during his career and he made 102 international appearances with the United States.

Verdict: HIT

Kasey Keller played for Leicester, Tottenham, Southampton and Fulham in England

PREKI

Predrag Radosavljevic or 'Preki' played for Everton between 1992 and 1994, and the silky midfielder made 46 appearances, scoring four goals for the Toffees.

Verdict: HIT

'Preki' played for Everton between 1992-94 and made 46 appearances - scoring four goals

JUERGEN SOMMER

An American keeper in the shadow of Brad Friedel and Kasey Keller, Sommer made 25 appearances for QPR during the 1995-96 Premier League season.

Verdict: HIT

Juergen Sommer made 25 appearances for QPR during the 1995-96 Premier League season

ROY WEGERLE

Wegerle played for Blackburn (1992-93) and Coventry (1993-95) during a three-year spell and the attacking midfielder scoring 13 goals in 64 appearances.

Verdict: HIT