Is Bayern Munich's Harry Kane the right man to lead England's ...

Former England striker Sir Geoff Hurst thinks that Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is still the man to lead England’s frontline ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

“I think so, but also you have got to look at someone else that can replace him, maybe Ollie Watkins for example, but Harry has been fantastic. I don’t think he had a great tournament but I think part of that was down to the way we played. Within Harry’s framework and how he plays within the team, it prohibited his natural game,” Hurst told OLBG. “But he is a good leader in the media, in the dressing room, and his record at club and international level is nothing short of sensational. People can argue he didn’t have a great tournament but he still got three goals, he still knows where the net is and we were that close to winning it all.”

Kane will be counted by club and country to deliver production throughout this season. While his position is solidified for Bayern Munich and England, the striker will be under the gun at both places if cannot secure a trophy at some point soon.

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