England captain Harry Kane has expressed strong confidence in his national team’s prospects ahead of the upcoming World Cup in North America, describing the squad as one of the best the country has ever fielded. At 32, Kane aims to guide England to its first World Cup title since 1966, when Bobby Moore captained the victorious side.

Under the guidance of coach Thomas Tuchel, England secured qualification with relative ease. The squad features a blend of experienced figures and emerging stars, including Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice, who have all been praised for their performances leading into the tournament. Kane, who says he is playing the best football of his career, highlighted the depth of the squad, emphasizing strength not only in the starting lineup but also in the players available off the bench.

“Our squad is as good as we’ve ever had,” Kane stated. “When you look at the starting XI, you look at the players coming off the bench, we’re going into the tournament as one of the favourites.” He noted the sustained team-building efforts during recent training camps and expressed optimism about continuing that momentum into the World Cup. “We know how much a World Cup win would mean. That’s what drives us on the pitch, and hopefully we can bring it home for the fans.”

Kane also discussed his personal ambitions for the tournament, specifically aiming to surpass Gary Lineker’s record as England’s top World Cup goal scorer. Lineker currently holds the record with 10 goals, and Kane is chasing three more to break that milestone. “Gary was an incredible striker, and to achieve 10 World Cup goals is impressive,” Kane said. “If I score those goals to pass Gary’s record, it means I’m helping the team win, and that’s the perfect scenario.”

In addition to his on-field focus, Kane is involved in promotional activities surrounding the tournament, including launching the England Challenge event at the immersive football venue TOCA Social, where fans have the chance to win a golden boot cast from his own boots.

As England prepares to compete among the favorites in the highly anticipated World Cup, hopes are high that the team will end a six-decade-long wait for global football’s ultimate prize.