Impossible for England to find another Kane – Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that it would be impossible to find another player as exceptional as Harry Kane, who scored his 87th goal for the Three Lions in a recent match against the Czech Republic. Kane is now just two games away from matching Peter Shilton's record of 125 international appearances, and he is on track to become England's most-capped player ever.

Despite Kane's remarkable form, Tuchel admitted that there is no obvious successor to the former Bayern Munich forward. The 33-year-old has been instrumental in England's success, scoring 73 goals across club and country last season, putting him in contention for a Ballon d'Or win. However, Tuchel emphasized that Kane's unique mindset, hardworking nature, and finishing skills make him irreplaceable.

In response to this, Tuchel experimented with deploying Jude Bellingham in a more advanced role as a number nine, alongside Kane. This new formation, with Kane and Bellingham closer together, allowed for greater midfield flexibility and added another goal-scoring option. While other potential replacements like Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Liam Delap are all approaching their 30th birthdays or have limited senior experience, Tuchel believes that finding the perfect successor may take another decade.