England's Harry Kane Replacement

Who will replace Harry Kane as England's striker?

Oct 7, 2026

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England's Harry Kane Replacement

Who will replace Harry Kane as England's striker?

In brief

Who will replace Harry Kane as England's striker? England's coach Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane will not be replaced until after 2028, but Jude Bellingham and young prospects like Brian Madjo could fill the role. Originally reported by BBC Sport.

Harry Kane's record

Harry Kane, 33, became England's joint-highest appearance-maker with 91 goals in 125 caps.

Kane's form

Kane won a league and cup double with Bayern Munich in 2025-26, scoring 61 goals in 51 games.

Tuchel's view

Tuchel's view

Thomas Tuchel said, 'You will not get another Harry Kane, first of all. We look for different options and solutions.'

“You will not get another Harry Kane, first of all. We look for different options and solutions.”

Bellingham as option

Tuchel thinks Jude Bellingham, who scored 10 times in 12 matches for England since the 2026 World Cup, could play as a false nine.

Bellingham's potential

Ian Dennis, BBC Radio 5 Live's senior football reporter, said Bellingham will eclipse Kane in appearances and is the person who will replace him.

Calvert-Lewin's case

Calvert-Lewin's case

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has 17 goals in 40 Premier League appearances since joining Leeds United last summer.

Other options

Players like Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Gibbs-White could fill the Bellingham role, but Paul Robinson said Bellingham is not a natural number nine.

Young prospects

Aston Villa's 17-year-old Brian Madjo scored five goals in pre-season, including one in the UEFA Super Cup.

Kane's longevity

Kane's longevity

Kane said, 'As you see on the other end with Leo there, he's still performing at the highest level. So I never want to put a limit on these things.'

“As you see on the other end with Leo there, he's still performing at the highest level. So I never want to put a limit on these things.”

Tuchel's final word

Tuchel added, 'There will be someone else, but it will not be Harry or a copy of Harry. We will find a solution when it comes to it but maybe not me.'

“There will be someone else, but it will not be Harry or a copy of Harry. We will find a solution when it comes to it but maybe not me.”

The big picture

England's coach Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane will not be replaced until after 2028, but Jude Bellingham and young prospects like Brian Madjo could fill the role.

Read the original on BBC Sport

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