Do England already have their Kane replacement - or is he yet to emerge?
Summary
England’s football team is facing the question of who will replace Harry Kane as their main striker in the future. Kane is currently one of England’s top players, but at 33 years old, the team may need a new lead scorer by the 2028 European Championship. Coach Thomas Tuchel and others see Jude Bellingham as a strong candidate to take on this role.Key Facts
- Harry Kane, 33, is England’s joint-highest appearance maker and has scored 91 goals in 125 games.
- Kane plays for Bayern Munich and recently had a very successful season, scoring 61 goals in 51 games.
- By the 2028 European Championship, Kane will be 35, so England needs to consider replacements.
- Coach Thomas Tuchel says there will not be another Harry Kane but sees Jude Bellingham as a possible alternative.
- Bellingham has scored 10 goals in 12 matches for England since the 2026 World Cup, showing improvement.
- Bellingham plays for Real Madrid and can operate both as a striker (number 9) and as a playmaker (number 10).
- Some experts believe Bellingham is not a traditional striker but could still fit well in England’s system.
- Other players like Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Eberechi Eze are also options for England’s future.
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