Harry Kane praised Erling Haaland as a “machine” but insisted their games are very different ahead of England’s World Cup quarterfinal against Norway.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Despite nominally playing the same position, and despite both being high-end goalscorers, England striker Harry Kane said his game is so different from Erling Haaland’s that it’s impossible to compare the two.
“I know we’re both seen as strikers, but two totally different positions, if I’m being honest,” Kane said, asked about Norway’s leading man the day before the two countries face off in a World Cup quarterfinal. “Erling’s been incredible. Physically he’s a machine, he’s a beast, he’s finishing at the highest level and obviously his goalscoring record speaks for itself.
“I see myself as a different player. Although I score the same goals, I like to touch the ball a little more, be involved in play a little bit more, but also can play as an out-and-out 9. I don’t think it’s one to compare ourselves. I respect him a lot as a player, as a fellow professional.
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Given how much impact he can make with so few touches, which is to say that he’s heavily dependent on good service, the answer to that problem might be about Norway’s other players just as much as it is about Haaland. While England can stack its defensive line with big, tall bodies — this might be a game for John Stones or Dan Burn, both of whom came on as substitutes and performed excellently in the Round of 16 — players like Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge and Alexander Sørloth may factor just as heavily into manager Thomas Tuchel’s plans.
England’s forward Harry Kane celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026.
“Really dangerous team,” Kane said. “Some fantastic players. I think really well coached, both with the ball, without the ball. Obviously it’s our job to try and find weaknesses in their structure.
We want to try and impose our game tomorrow but we’re playing a team with a lot of great players who are riding this wave. ” Asked about Donald Trump’s recent comments praising him, Kane said the two played golf together about 18 months ago in Palm Beach.
“When the president invites you somewhere, it was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him. Played golf with him. He golfs pretty good to be honest,” Kane said.
“I hope I can play golf as well as him when I’m age. Pretty unique experience. Was grateful he invited me to play for sure. ” Rep your favorite player in classic navy with this officially licensed tee made for diehard fans and big match energy.
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Tuchel said he had been given no explanation from FIFA on Jarrell Quansah’s red-card suspension, which was increased from one game to two.
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