Do England already have their Kane replacement - or is he yet to emerge?
Harry Kane's record-breaking England career can't go on for ever. But do the Three Lions already have a ready-made replacement?
England's football manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that they will not find another player like Harry Kane. The Bayern Munich striker has set a new record by becoming the joint-highest appearance-maker for his country, scoring twice in a 3-0 victory over Czechia, bringing his total goals tally to 91 in 125 caps. The next European Championship in 2028 will see Kane approaching the age of 35, leading to a search for a suitable replacement.
Tuchel believes that fellow superstar Jude Bellingham could be one such option within the England ranks. Bellingham, who has netted 10 times in 12 matches for England since the start of the 2026 World Cup, has shown his ability to play in both the false nine and attacking roles. While other potential replacements like Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Eberechi Eze are available, the record of English centre-forwards, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Liam Delap, and Chuba Akpom, suggests that Bellingham might be the best fit for the role.
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