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Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Kane says Haaland 'completely different' than me

Harry Kane has dismissed comparisons between himself and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, describing the Norwegian as 'completely different' from himself. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Kane emphasized that while both players may share similarities in their goal-scoring prowess, their playing styles are distinct and not directly comparable.

Kane, who has been touted as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, has consistently demonstrated his ability to score crucial goals for both club and country. Haaland, on the other hand, has made a blistering start to his Premier League career, netting 30 goals in his first season at Manchester City. However, Kane believes that their differing approaches to the game make it unfair to draw direct comparisons between the two.

Despite the comparisons, Kane remains focused on his own game and is confident that England are ready to peak in the latter stages of the World Cup. England's squad has been undergoing rigorous training and preparation ahead of the tournament, and Kane believes that they have the talent and depth to make a deep run in the competition. England's Group C opponents, Iran, the United States, and Wales, will provide a stern test for the Three Lions, but Kane is optimistic about their chances.