2026 World Cup: Harry Kane propels England and receives tributes from Peter Crouch and Thierry Henry
By OnzeActu · · 2 min read
Harry Kane qualified England for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by scoring twice in a 2-1 victory over DR Congo. His exploits earned the striker high praise from Peter Crouch, who called him the greatest English player, and from Thierry Henry, who was so impressed that he nicknamed him "Sir Harry Kane".
Harry Kane continues to make history with England. At the 2026 World Cup Stadium, the striker once again played the role of saviors on Wednesday by scoring two decisive goals to allow the Three Lions to win 2-1 against DR Congo and continue the adventure in the round of 16. These two achievements bring his total to 84 goals for the national team, thus consolidating his place as top scorer in England's history, far ahead of legend Wayne Rooney.
Peter Crouch, former England international, was full of praise after the match. "With a player like Harry Kane, anything is possible. He is today the greatest English player of all time. His second goal, in the 86th minute, is world class: control, percussion, power, he does everything alone against several defenders," praised Crouch, believing that he must now be considered for the Ballon d'Or.
Kane's performance also marked the French legend Thierry Henry, who did not hesitate to cross the barrier of rivalries: “Today, I call him Sir Harry Kane because he was phenomenal. He not only scored, he literally carried this England team,” Henry confided live.
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Kane also asserts himself as one of the best attackers in the competition: with five goals, he is only one behind Messi and Mbappé in the race for the Golden Shoe. Kasper Schmeichel, another great voice in European football, sums up: "Harry Kane is much more than a goalscorer, he is an irreplaceable leader. Without him, where would England be?"
Kane's double against DR Congo was not his only feat: his defensive involvement and his ability to create key chances were also praised by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henry. Everyone recognizes the Bayern Munich striker as a complete and essential player for English ambitions at the 2026 World Cup.
Peter Crouch even dared to make a prestigious comparison: “For England, Harry Kane is a bit like our Tom Brady. His mentality and his efficiency at the highest level now place him among the legends of world sport.”