Thomas Tuchel backs Harry Kane to reach 100 England goals | OneFootball

Thomas Tuchel backs Harry Kane to reach a century of goals for England, believing the captain could get there in as few as 13 matches, and warning the search for his successor may take a decade. According to Goal.com, the England manager is intent on maximising Kane’s remaining peak years.

Kane’s momentum began with six goals at the summer World Cup as England finished third. He then scored in a 3-2 defeat to Spain before netting in a 2-0 Nations League win over the Czech Republic, taking him to 87 for his country and eighth on the all-time international list. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Ali Daei have hit triple figures in the men’s game.

Tuchel is confident his 33-year-old centre forward has the efficiency to close the gap quickly, while stressing there will not be another Kane. He said a replacement would emerge when required, though perhaps not under him, and that it might take about 10 years.

Kane is keeping his focus narrow, saying he does not like to look too far ahead, though such a milestone would be special. He reflected that it still feels recent since he overtook Wayne Rooney’s 53-goal record in Italy three years ago, and that he simply enjoys wearing the Three Lions.

The Bayern Munich striker is set for his 124th cap against Croatia this weekend. He struck 73 goals for Bayern last season and is regarded as a leading Ballon d’Or contender.

Source: Goal.com

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