News Focus
- Harry Kane insists England must target World Cup victory
- The Three Lions have reached two recent Euro finals and one World Cup semi-final
- Thomas Tuchel’s arrival as manager brings a new era for the national side
- Kane is England’s all-time top scorer with 78 goals in 112 matches
Six decades have passed since England last ruled world football. Now, the nation’s captain insists the time has come to add a second star to the shirt.
Harry Kane believes nothing less than victory will suffice. “The ambition is to win it. That must be our goal,” the striker told L’Équipe. The Bayern Munich forward recognises the difficulty of this task, yet he points to recent progress as proof the squad can compete at the highest level.
England have fallen just short in successive European Championships, losing finals in 2021 and 2024. They also reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and the quarter-finals four years later. These near-misses fuel Kane’s determination rather than dampen it.
The 32-year-old welcomes the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as manager. A new era brings new players and fresh tactics. Despite the heavy pressure that accompanies football’s greatest stage, Kane remains optimistic about England’s chances.
As the country’s all-time leading scorer with 78 goals from 112 appearances, Kane understands the weight of history. Success in the tournament would correct a 60-year wait and secure his status among the nation’s greatest sporting icons.