Harry Kane
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Notable Quotes
"You have to be good off the pitch, make sure you are able to train well and be together for what could end up being eight weeks."View Story →
"The drinks breaks help. A lot of people are talking about the heat but I don’t think it’s going to be as big a factor as what some people say."View Story →
"We are investigating a possible theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City with items missing this evening."View Story →
"free in the mind"View Story →
"Credit to the manager, he gave us a speech at half-time and said if we lose, we lose in our way, and I think we saw that in the way we came out in the second half."View Story →
"Harry Kane feels England were at their 'best level' in the second half of their 4-2 win over Croatia after giving up their lead twice in the first half of the game."View Story →
"England fans' 'Wonderwall' moment ranks among his best."View Story →
"Great to meet you @ellalangleymusic, thank you for having us! Amazing show, keep smashing it!"View Story →
"Jude Bellingham's ability to thrive when he has the freedom to 'attack the game'"View Story →
"the Three Lions' attacking play against DR Congo was the best they have shown so far in the World Cup"View Story →
""rocket" of a strike from Harry Kane gives England a late lead"View Story →
"the first impromptu singalong was one of my 'favourite ever moments in an England shirt.'"View Story →
"I've just been singing, I can't really talk."View Story →
"I had a great time playing golf with Donald Trump."View Story →
"We have another level we can reach."View Story →
"When you are playing a game like that and to be asked a question five minutes after the final whistle, and he didn't really know what had been said, what do you want Jude [Bellingham] to say?"View Story →
"It's coming home. Seriously. Why not? We know England haven't played brilliantly but we have Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane and I think that will be enough."View Story →
"England tried to hold on but it wasn't enough."View Story →
"When you're so close, 10 minutes away, and it slips out of your hands like that, obviously the lads are devastated."View Story →
"For large parts of the game we dealt with him really well, but as always with the most dangerous players in the world when they have the ball they can create something."View Story →
"I could score 100 goals this season, but if I don't win..."View Story →
""It's too early to talk about that...""View Story →
"the itch isn't there as much anymore"View Story →
"I am extremely happy here in Munich, it opened my eyes to a totally different world of football outside of England and it has made me appreciate European football even more."View Story →
"Never say never, but for now I am concentrating on Bayern Munich and we will see what the future holds."View Story →
"I think this is the best version of myself for sure."View Story →
"Since the boss has come in he has elevated my game to another level."View Story →
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Man City join Man Utd in Kone race - Thursday's gossip
Manchester City look set to rival neighbours Manchester United for Manu Kone, Aston Villa interested in Tosin Adarabioyo and Tottenham in talks over Man City duo.
August 19, 2026Kane plays down returning to Premier League in future
Harry Kane says "the itch isn't there as much anymore" to one day return to England from Germany and try and break the all-time scoring record in the Premier League.
August 19, 2026Al Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip
Al-Hilal in talks with Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins, Newcastle explore move for Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez, Sunderland move for Dayann Methalie in danger of collapsing.
August 18, 2026Fernandez will cost Man City more than £120m - Tuesday's gossip
Manchester City will need to pay more than £120m for Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has no shortage of suitors, Bruno Fernandes is offered a huge salary increase, plus more.
August 17, 2026Villa interested in Endrick loan - Monday's gossip
Aston Villa interested in Endrick loan, Harry Kane expected to extend Bayern Munich deal and Arsenal make Bradley Barcola contact, plus more.
August 9, 2026What happened to star signings your club never made?
BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.
August 2, 2026Thank you for making this a World Cup to remember on the BBC
BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski's message as BBC Sport delivers a record-breaking World Cup across TV, radio, online and social.
July 20, 2026Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
July 19, 2026'Legend' or 'regrets'? A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.
July 19, 2026Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record
Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.
July 19, 2026England's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged?
England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. Is their performance at the 2026 edition being under-appreciated?
July 19, 2026Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
July 18, 2026False nines or firing forwards - England's potential life after Kane
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
July 18, 2026Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
July 18, 2026'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in semi
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
July 18, 2026How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
July 17, 2026Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.
July 17, 202660 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers
England’s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966.
July 16, 202624m tune in to watch England-Argentina
England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.
July 16, 2026Defeat will haunt England for a long time, says Burn
England defender Dan Burn says the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina will haunt him.
July 16, 2026Prince William tells England to 'hold heads high'
The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.
July 16, 2026'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final
BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.
July 15, 2026England tried to hold on but it wasn't enough, says Kane - Reuters
England tried to hold on but it wasn't enough, says Kane Reuters
July 15, 2026Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney
Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
July 15, 2026Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.
July 14, 2026'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'
England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
July 13, 2026Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.
July 13, 2026These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them
A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.
July 13, 2026Arsenal want Argentina's Alvarez - Monday's gossip
Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, Aston Villa hijack Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi, plus more.
July 12, 2026England have another level we can reach - Kane
Captain Harry Kane says England "have another level we can reach" as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
July 12, 2026Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals
France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.
July 12, 2026'Not happy with the performance' - so why do England keep winning?
Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.
July 12, 2026'He has dragged them through all tournament' - England player ratings
BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
July 11, 2026Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
July 11, 2026When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sport
When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.
July 11, 2026England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game - Reuters
England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game Reuters
July 11, 2026England's Kane dodges Haaland comparisons, plays down Golden Boot race - Reuters
England's Kane dodges Haaland comparisons, plays down Golden Boot race Reuters
July 11, 2026Mexico boss' explicit heckle a bit of fun - Gordon
England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun".
July 10, 2026The footballing Fiji wing outscoring Bielle-Biarrey and zeroing in on England
Jiuta Wainiqolo may be the best wing on earth. On Saturday, he is aiming to inflict some of his scorching, stepping magic on a wobbling England.
July 9, 2026Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?
July 9, 2026Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.
July 8, 2026Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.
July 7, 2026How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico City.
July 6, 2026'Iconic match at iconic stadium' - England win down to 'pure will'
England are praised for showing "heart and belief" as they beat Mexico in an "iconic match at an iconic stadium" to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
July 6, 2026Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem
Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.
July 2, 202616.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo
England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup last 16 attracts an audience of 16.3m on the BBC.
July 2, 2026Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?
A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.
July 2, 2026No time for England to adapt to altitude - Tuchel
Mexico will have a "huge advantage" against England in the World Cup last-16 tie because of the altitude of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, says head coach Thomas Tuchel.
July 1, 2026Win over DR Congo 'our best game of the tournament' - Kane
England captain Harry Kane believes the Three Lions' attacking play against DR Congo was the best they have shown so far in the World Cup after their 2-1 win in Atlanta.
July 1, 2026Kane scores twice as England come from behind to reach last 16
Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
July 1, 2026'That was a rocket' - Kane scores winner for England
A "rocket" of a strike from Harry Kane gives England a late lead against DR Congo in Atlanta.
July 1, 2026Kane double rescues England in comeback win over DR Congo - Reuters
Kane double rescues England in comeback win over DR Congo Reuters
July 1, 2026England sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the World Cup comeback win over DR Congo - plus have your say.
July 1, 2026Kane will sign new Bayern deal - Tuesday's gossip
Harry Kane will extend his Bayern Munich contract, Manchester City plan major rebuild, while Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria is a target for Chelsea.
June 29, 2026Tuchel still searching for answers out wide - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.
June 29, 2026Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
June 29, 2026Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.
June 28, 2026Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve
England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.
June 28, 2026Kane and Bellingham proved again why they are key players - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham proved once again why they are key players for England, after both men scored in a 2-0 win over Panama which sees Tuchel's team win Group L at the 2026 World Cup.
June 28, 2026Kane hails 'very versatile' Bellingham after Panama win
Harry Kane praises Jude Bellingham's ability to thrive when he has the freedom to "attack the game" after the midfielder set up a goal for the England captain, and scored one himself, in the 2-0 win over Panama to win Group L at the FIFA World Cup.
June 27, 2026Bellingham and Kane shine as England sink Panama to top group - Reuters
Bellingham and Kane shine as England sink Panama to top group Reuters
June 27, 2026What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
June 26, 2026Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams
BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.
June 24, 2026World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
June 24, 2026No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
June 24, 2026Who failed to make an impact? England player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the 0-0 draw with Ghana - plus have your say.
June 23, 2026Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?
Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?
June 23, 2026A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?
June 23, 2026Rogers keen on Arsenal move - Tuesday's gossip
Morgan Rogers keen on a move to Arsenal, Marcus Rashford prepared to take pay cut to join Tottenham and Spurs also confident of signing Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, plus more.
June 22, 2026Rice feels like he will get an assist at every corner
Declan Rice feels like he will get an assist "every time" he takes a corner - and says England fans should be "excited" for what is to come at the World Cup.
June 21, 2026Country music fan Kane leaves Ella Langley gig early to make curfew
Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave early to make their curfew.
June 20, 2026Kane says England fans' 'Wonderwall' moment ranks among his best - Reuters
Kane says England fans' 'Wonderwall' moment ranks among his best Reuters
June 19, 2026Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
June 18, 2026This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.
June 18, 2026'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form
Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
June 18, 2026Hart impressed by Kane's attention to detail with penalties
BBC World Cup pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney analyse Harry Kane's change in techniques and the amount of work he puts in when it comes to taking penalties.
June 17, 2026'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired England at half-time
England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.
June 17, 2026England at 'best level' in second half against Croatia - Kane
Harry Kane feels England were at their "best level" in the second half of their 4-2 win over Croatia after giving up their lead twice in the first half of the game.
June 17, 2026Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia - Reuters
Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia Reuters
June 17, 2026England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.
June 17, 2026England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival - Reuters
England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival Reuters
June 13, 2026Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
June 10, 2026Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.
June 7, 2026This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
June 6, 2026Bayern interest in Newcastle's Gordon - Sunday's gossip
Bayern Munich express interest in Anthony Gordon, Manchester United hope to beat their rivals to Elliot Anderson, Liverpool consider Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, plus more.
April 11, 2026Wolves set to lose teenager Mane - Saturday's gossip
Wolves teenager Mateus Mane looks certain to leave Molineux, Liam Delap is wanted on Merseyside and Casemiro has interest from Europe as well as North and South America.
February 20, 2026