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

According to Goal.com, Thomas Tuchel has backed Harry Kane to reach 100 goals for England soon, and cautioned that replacing him could take years. He believes the captain is closing on a historic century.

Kane is on 87 after scoring in the 2-0 Nations League win over the Czech Republic, placing him eighth on the men’s all-time list. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Ali Daei have passed 100.

Tuchel said his striker has the efficiency to bridge the gap quickly, and was emphatic, putting the timeline at 13 matches. He hailed the forward as a top-tier goalscorer.

The 33-year-old has scored in consecutive internationals, the 3-2 defeat by Spain then the Czech Republic victory. That run follows a summer in which he hit 6 at the World Cup as England finished third.

Looking beyond his talisman, Tuchel said there will be a successor but not a copy, and that a solution will appear in time. He suggested the search could stretch to 10 years.

Kane is staying grounded as the landmark nears, three years after surpassing Wayne Rooney’s 53-goal record. He is set for his 124th cap against Croatia this weekend, after 73 goals for Bayern Munich last season, and is a serious Ballon d’Or contender.

The captain said he prefers not to think too far ahead, though 100 for his country would be special. He added that seasons fly by and he simply relishes wearing the Three Lions.

Source: Goal.com

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