Harry Kane hailed as England’s greatest ever player by Three Lions teammate

FootballSports
3 Jul 2026 • 8:45 PM MYT
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Harry Kane hailed as England’s greatest ever player by Three Lions teammate

  • England captain Harry Kane has achieved a remarkable 72 goals for club and country during the 2025-26 season, marking his most prolific career to date.
  • His extraordinary goal tally places him second only to Lionel Messi's record-breaking 82 goals in the 2011-12 season.
  • Kane's recent heroics for England included a crucial late brace against DR Congo, securing a 2-1 victory and propelling the Three Lions into a World Cup last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico.
  • Before joining the national squad, Kane was instrumental in Bayern Munich's success, scoring an impressive 61 goals and helping them retain the Bundesliga crown and lift the DFK-Pokal.
  • The 32-year-old striker told the Lion’s Den that he feels he is in the prime of his career, attributing his success to a combination of factors, while teammate Anthony Gordon lauded him as the finest player to ever wear an England shirt.

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