According to ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, Harry Kane has emerged as the World Cups leading performer, surpassing both Messi and Mbappe in pivotal moments that have propelled England forward. Bhutia has named Kane and Mbappe as top candidates for the Golden Boot and the Ball, dependent on their teams journeys in the tournament. Additionally, he recognizes France, Argentina, Spain, and England as frontrunners, while Brazil is poised as an underdog.

ENGLAND 2-1 DR CONGO: Harry Kane scored twice late on as Thomas Tuchel's side booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup, and a date with Mexico

Kane hauls England back from the brink and into the last-16 of the World Cup

Relief for Three Lions as two late goals from captain secure 2-1 victory and last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico

Harry Kane is England's talisman, record goalscorer and often their saviour. Is he also their only hope at the World Cup?

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…

Harry Kane’s spectacular Atlanta brace masked familiar structural flaws under Thomas Tuchel, raising urgent questions over England's lack of attacking depth ahead of a…

England captain Harry Kane reignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race with a sensational late brace against Congo DR, moving level with Erling Haaland in second place and…

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

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham continue to pull England out of the mire, but they will need some support from their teammates if they are to go all the way at the World Cup

It seemed only one Englishman was motivated enough to drag England back into their FIFA World Cup clash against a stubborn DR Congo on Wednesday night. Then captain Harry Kane did…

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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According to ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, Harry Kane has emerged as the World Cups leading performer, surpassing both Messi and Mbappe in pivotal moments that have propelled…