Tuchel raves about Bayern star Kane: „He’s in top form“ | OneFootball

Harry Kane will be one of the biggest stars at the 2026 World Cup. England’s hopes rest on the shoulders of the Bayern striker – and national team coach Thomas Tuchel knows it. The former Bayern coach has now heaped praise on his captain ahead of the start of the tournament

If England are to compete for the title at the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada, Harry Kane will have to play a central role. The FC Bayern attacker is not only captain of the Three Lions, but also the most important attacking player in Thomas Tuchel’s team

It has long been known that the two have a special relationship. After all, Tuchel was one of the key reasons why Kane decided to move to FC Bayern in the summer of 2023. Now coach and player are pursuing the next big goal together: winning the World Cup

The conditions could hardly be better. Kane can look back on an outstanding season in Munich and is considered by many experts to be one of the candidates for the Ballon d’Or. With his goals and his leadership role, the Englishman has played a key role in the success of the German record champions

The confidence of his national team coach is correspondingly high

Tuchel sees Kane in top form

During the World Cup preparations, Thomas Tuchel had extremely positive words for his captain, saying that the 32-year-old has impressively demonstrated in recent days that he is ready for the tournament

„Harry is in top form and ready to go. He has shown me all week that he is ready, he is determined. He has also won titles, he was so influential in Bayern Munich’s season,“ explained Tuchel

The England coach made it clear just how important Kane is to the team, with Tuchel seeing the Bayern star as the key player on the road to the coveted World Cup triumph

„He is our key player,“ emphasized the former Bayern coach

Bayern shapes Kane’s style of play

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Tuchel was particularly impressed by the physical condition of his attacker, praising not only his fitness but also his training performances

„He looks slim and he trains at the highest level,“ explained Tuchel

Even in defensive training sessions, Kane has set an example and dictated the intensity. For the coach, this is no coincidence. Rather, he sees it as an effect of his daily work at FC Bayern

„He’s so used to the high pressure of Bayern Munich and the intense game they play in the opposition half-field. That’s why he sets a good example,“ said Tuchel

In conclusion, the national team coach drew a clear conclusion: „I think he’s in top form.“

England will also need this form. The team will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the group stage. On paper, the Three Lions are the favorites to win the group, but Croatia and Ghana will be unpleasant opponents

Tuchel is certain that the path to the title will only lead through a strong Harry Kane. After his outstanding season at FC Bayern, the goalscorer should now also make the difference on the biggest stage in world soccer and lead England to the long-awaited World Cup triumph.