Jude Bellingham has referred to as Harry Kane England’s biggest ever participant and stated no-one has “proven up extra” for his nation after the pair scored in a 2-0 win over Panama to win World Cup 2026 Group L.
Actual Madrid’s Bellingham broke the impasse within the 62nd minute earlier than crossing for Kane to interrupt Gary Lineker’s file of 10 England goals on the finals, netting for an 82nd time internationally to maneuver 29 away from every other Three Lions participant in historical past.
“I’ve constructed a very good relationship with Harry over the past 4 or 5 years,” stated Bellingham. “It’s an honour to play with him.
“He’s the perfect England participant of all time. He’s the one who’s proven up greater than anybody – greater than any England participant.
“It’s fairly straightforward to play with him. He’s at a degree that’s unbelievable, on the minute. You don’t doubt him in any respect… when it comes to whether or not he’s going to make a distinction within the sport and he did once more right now.”
Most World Cup targets: The place does Harry Kane stand?
Solely seven gamers now have extra World Cup targets than Kane, together with 2026 prime scorer Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, who has made a prolific begin to the finals for France.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who’s the all-time prime scorer in worldwide soccer, has two on the present finals and 10 total on the match.
| Participant | Workforce | Targets | Matches |
| Lionel Messi | Argentina | 18 | 28 |
| Kylian Mbappe | France | 16 | 17 |
| Miroslav Klose | Germany | 16 | 24 |
| Ronaldo | Brazil | 15 | 19 |
| Gerd Muller | West Germany | 14 | 13 |
| Simply Fontaine | France | 13 | 6 |
| Pele | Brazil | 12 | 14 |
| Jurgen Klinsmann | West Germany/Germany | 11 | 17 |
| Sandor Kocsis | Hungary | 11 | 5 |
| Harry Kane | England | 11 | 14 |
World Cup 2026: Harry Kane on England targets
Kane described his newest landmark as “one other proud one to achieve” and credited Bellingham with “one other prime efficiency”.
“Jude seems to be match, seems to be sharp and appears like he’s bought the bit between the enamel to go on the market and show to the world the kind of participant he’s,” the Bayern Munich striker instructed ITV.
“His effort – continuous operating, tackling, monitoring again – is the kind of participant we wish in our staff. Jude’s a unbelievable runner with and with out the ball.
“He makes runs in behind from deep and he’s so laborious to trace, he’s robust, he’s bodily. He’s a unbelievable participant all spherical.
“Jude had an important little bit of play and an important cross, he simply hung it up. I used to be type of ready for that one all through the sport, simply to get throughout my man.
“It was good to see it go in and let’s hope it’s not the final of this match.”
World Cup 2026: What’s subsequent for England and Harry Kane?
England are subsequent in motion within the final 32 in opposition to DR Congo. Listed below are their outcomes, fixtures and potential schedule.
| Date | Match | End result | Stage | Time (BST) | ET | PT | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17 | Croatia | 4-2 | Group | 21:00 | 16:00 | 13:00 | ITV |
| June 23 | Ghana | 0-0 | Group | 21:00 | 16:00 | 13:00 | BBC |
| June 27 | Panama | 2-0 | Group | 22:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 | ITV |
| July 1 | DR Congo | Spherical of 32 | 17:00 | 12:00 | 09:00 | BBC | |
| July 6 | TBC | Spherical of 16 | 01:00 | 20:00* | 15:00* | BBC | |
| July 11 | TBC | Quarter-finals | 22:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 | ITV | |
| July 15 | TBC | Semi-finals | 20:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 | BBC | |
| July 18 | TBC | Third-placed match | 22:00 | 17:00 | 12:00 | TBC | |
| July 19 | TBC | Remaining | 20:00 | 15:00 | 10:00 | BBC, ITV |
World Cup 2026: England staff vs Panama
There had been speak of Kane being rested however the 32-year-old was not amongst England’s 5 modifications from their 0-0 draw with Ghana the earlier Tuesday.
Reece James is predicted to overlook two matches with a hamstring harm and Djed Spence, Noni Madueke, Declan Rice and Anthony Gordon moved to the bench.
Nico O’Reilly, Jarell Quansah, Morgan Rogers, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford got here in.
England beginning XI: Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi, Jarell Quansah, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford
England substitutes: Dean Henderson, James Trafford, John Stones, Trevoh Chalobah, Dan Burn, Djed Spence, Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke, Ivan Toney
