Harry Kane said the striker comparison with Erling Haaland is impossible, noting their play styles are "almost two different positions". Kane highlighted his desire to stay involved in build‑up play while still functioning as an out‑and‑out nine.

The Golden Boot race sees Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi leading with eight goals each, Haaland on seven and Kane on six. Kane has already netted 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England this season, while Haaland scored 46 last term and secured the Premier League Golden Boot for Manchester City.

England, after a shaky Group L win, edged Congo DR and then defeated Mexico 3‑2 at Azteca Stadium to reach the round of 16. Their next test is a quarter‑final against Norway at Hard Rock Stadium, with the semi‑final and final scheduled just a week apart.

The team trained at Inter Miami CF’s base, watched by former England captain David Beckham. Kane also confirmed a recent golf outing with former U.S. President Donald Trump. England’s depth and composure will be crucial; a single lapse could keep them from the final.