Thomas Tuchel Predicts Harry Kane Will Join 100-Goal Club for England Soon
Tuchel Confident Kane Will Hit 100 Goals for England
Thomas Tuchel, England's manager, expects Harry Kane to reach 100 international goals in just 13 more games. Kane currently has 87 goals after scoring in a 2-0 UEFA Nations League win against the Czech Republic, placing him eighth on the all-time international scorers list. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Ali Daei have exceeded 100 goals in men's football.
Tuchel praised Kane's goal-scoring prowess, calling him the highest level of goalscorer and saying: "He is closing in. He scored again. 13 goals left." When asked if he really believes Kane will reach 100 goals, Tuchel was clear: "Thirteen matches. You will not get another Harry Kane, first of all. He is the highest level of goalscorer."
Challenges Loom After Kane's Era
While focusing on Kane's current form, Tuchel warned that replacing the striker won't be easy. Kane has been prolific recently, scoring against Spain and the Czech Republic and netting six goals during the World Cup to help England finish third.
Tuchel said about finding Kane's successor: "There will be someone else but it will not be Harry or a copy of Harry. We will find a solution when it comes to it but maybe not me. It might be another 10 years."
Kane Stays Grounded Amid Milestone Chase
Kane, who surpassed Wayne Rooney's England goal record three years ago, is approaching his 124th cap as England prepares to face Croatia. Despite being one of the top scorers worldwide, with 73 goals last season at Bayern Munich, Kane stays focused on the present.
"I don't like to think too far ahead, but of course, it's getting closer. You know, 100 goals for the national team would be something special without a doubt," Kane said. "It still feels like yesterday I just broke the record and I was away in Italy getting that one. The seasons come and they go quickly, so I just enjoy being out there with the boys on the pitch, wearing the Three Lions shirt and that won't change."
Kane Reflects on His Role and Team Performance
After scoring again, Kane spoke about his responsibilities: "The striker's job is to score goals first and foremost, and I know that, and I love doing that. It's still the best feeling there is and it was nice to get it just before coming off. Otherwise, I'd have been itching to still be out there." He also described how sometimes his impact extends beyond scoring, contributing to build-up play and switching the attack.
Looking at the team effort, Kane admitted England can improve, especially with final passes and crosses. "The final product has to be perfect and I don't think it was quite there. I still think we can improve in that sense, with the final cross or the final through ball. But in the end, a win's a win. I've been around long enough in the team where sometimes you just have to win the game and move on and tonight was one of those," he concluded.
Upcoming Fixture
- Competition: UEFA Nations League A
- Date & Time: 3 October 2026, 19:00
- Match: Croatia vs England
