Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland captain Harry Kane has achieved a remarkable 72 goals for club and country during the 2025-26 season, marking his most prolific career to date. His extraordinary goal tally places him second only to Lionel Messi's record-breaking 82 goals in the 2011-12 season. Kane's recent heroics for England included a crucial late brace against DR Congo, securing a 2-1 victory and propelling the Three Lions into a World Cup last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico. Before joining the national squad, Kane was instrumental in Bayern Munich's success, scoring an impressive 61 goals and helping them retain the Bundesliga crown and lift the DFK-Pokal. The 32-year-old striker told the Lion’s Den that he feels he is in the prime of his career, attributing his success to a combination of factors, while teammate Anthony Gordon lauded him as the finest player to ever wear an England shirt. In fullHarry Kane sends ominous warning to England’s World Cup rivals before crunch clash with MexicoMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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Harry Kane was England's saviour in a 2-1 win over the DR Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday, with fans calling for the 32-year-old to receive a knighthood

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El capitán inglés, al que ya solo le restan siete internacionalidades más para igualar el récord del histórico portero Peter Shilton.

“Do you know how hard it is to generate power then? To redirect it like that? If I did that now, I’d break my back!”

This World Cup has only reinforced the reputation, with Harry Kane leading from the front and producing when the stakes are at their highest. | Football News

Harry Kane’s remarkable season continued with a double to inspire a memorable World Cup comeback win for England but, as Miguel Delaney details, it was enabled by a unique mindset…

Gordon compared Harry Kane's incredible season with Lionel Messi's, saying only the Argentine has produced a better campaign. | Football News

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Kane came up clutch when England needed him once again against DR Congo.

Harry Kane's display earned glowing praise from teammate Anthony Gordon, who compared his current level to that of Lionel Messi. | Football News

Harry Kane has scored 72 goals this season for Bayern Munich and England

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Harry Kane says he feels "as good as I've ever felt" as he hunts more World Cup goals for England to extend his remarkable season.