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England's Kane Dodges Haaland Comparisons, Plays Down Golden Boot Race

Kane said England are focused on peaking in the knockout rounds as he trails Erling Haaland by one goal in the Golden Boot race.

  • On Friday, England captain Harry Kane downplayed comparisons with Norway striker Erling Haaland, insisting they are "completely different players" occupying distinct roles on the pitch.
  • The Three Lions face Norway at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday for a World Cup quarterfinal, with Kane aiming to end England's 60-year wait for a major tournament title.
  • Kane has scored 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England this season and will equal Wayne Rooney's record of 120 appearances during Saturday's match.
  • Issuing a rallying cry for the final push, Kane emphasized the team needs everyone at their highest level to navigate three games in eight days and achieve their dreams.
  • Kane also confirmed playing golf with President Donald Trump 18 months ago in Palm Beach, describing it as "a pretty surreal experience" when the president extended the invitation.
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England and Norway are competing this Saturday, July 11th in the World Cup quarterfinals for a place in the last square. A match that will pit two of the best scorers in the competition, Erling...

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CNN Brasil broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, July 10, 2026.
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