Kane Messi-Esque for England

Harry Kane has become Lionel Messi-esque in terms of his value to England, with Stan Collymore explaining to GOAL how the Bayern Munich striker's mindset has elevated him to the country's most crucial player. The prolific frontman has scored five goals at the 2026 World Cup, including a brace against Croatia, taking his international tally to 84 goals. cat-cross.com

After scoring 61 times at club level last season and winning Bundesliga titles, Kane's importance to England cannot be overstated. Collymore noted that England would struggle significantly without their talismanic captain, as there's a lack of young upcoming strikers ready to fill his shoes when he eventually retires from international duty.