Kane Messi-Esque for England

England's talismanic striker Harry Kane is being compared to Lionel Messi for his crucial role in the team's success. With five goals in the 2026 World Cup, the Bayern Munich forward has become indispensable to England's campaign, scoring against Croatia, DR Congo, and Panama to bring his international tally to 84. mwafrika.life

Former England striker Stan Collymore acknowledges that Kane's absence would leave the team without a like-for-like replacement, with no obvious successors in the current squad. The lack of depth at striker position poses a future concern for England when Kane eventually retires from international duty.