Harry Kane’s Unstoppable Rise: Aiming for Greatness with England

At the age of 32, Harry Kane, the former Tottenham striker, shows no signs of slowing down. He is making remarkable contributions at Bayern Munich, where he has scored 108 goals in just 113 appearances.

Kane has also achieved a significant milestone by winning his first Bundesliga title, breaking his trophy drought.

On the international stage, Kane remains the pivotal captain of the England national team. He is seldom rested due to a lack of alternative options for the No. 9 position and has played a crucial role in helping the Three Lions secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

With 78 goals and 112 caps for his country, Kane is on track to surpass legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton’s record of 126 caps. Next summer, he will have another opportunity to pursue major glory, having faced defeats in consecutive European Championship finals, with the aspiration of emulating Bobby Moore in claiming the most prestigious trophies.

Former England captain Wayne Rooney, speaking on The Overlap, expressed confidence that Kane will surpass legends such as Bobby Moore, Kevin Keegan, and Alan Shearer in the conversation surrounding the greatest of all time (GOAT). Rooney praised Kane’s scoring ability and performances, foreseeing him breaking the caps record as well. He noted, “I think how he has evolved as a player is incredible. He reminds me of Cristiano Ronaldo in his younger days at United. He takes shots from difficult angles without hesitation and continues to push himself, making him the best England player in my eyes.”

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher echoed this sentiment, suggesting that Kane remains underrated despite his incredible achievements. Carragher reflected on the past dominance of Shearer in the Premier League, stating, “While Shearer was the iconic forward of the era, I believe Kane’s accomplishments are equally remarkable. He has reached a level akin to that of Ronaldo and Messi at Bayern Munich and is on track to outscore legends like Lineker and Rooney. What more can be expected from him?”

Former England striker Jermain Defoe, who also played for Tottenham, remarked that if Kane wins a major tournament, he must be considered among England’s greatest. He acknowledged the contributions of iconic figures like David Beckham and Ashley Cole, but emphasized the significance of Kane becoming the leading goalscorer for England.

Kane has expressed admiration for Rooney, drawing inspiration from the Manchester United great, from whom he took the all-time England goal record. Unlike Rooney, who did not win during England’s ‘Golden Generation,’ Kane has the chance to secure a gold medal before he retires.