Kane: 'Haaland and I are completely different players'

Harry Kane believes he and Erling Haaland are fundamentally different types of players, even though both are top-tier strikers.

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I think we are completely different players. I know we are both center forwards, but we play in almost different positions.

"I think we are completely different players," Kane said in a press conference ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. "I know we are both center forwards, but we play in almost different positions. Erling is physically a machine, he is a beast. His finishing is at the highest level and, obviously, his goal record speaks for itself."

Kane sees himself as a player who contributes more broadly to the game. "I see myself as a different player, even if I score the same amount of goals. I think maybe I get involved in the game a bit more than him," he added.

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Erling is physically a machine, he is a beast. His finishing is at the highest level and, obviously, his goal record speaks for itself.

The Bayern Munich striker also reflected on England's development as a team. "In 2018 we were a young and inexperienced team, but we have played two great finals in the last three tournaments, a semifinal in the World Cup and another quarter-final. We are more prepared this time," he stated.

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I see myself as a different player, even if I score the same amount of goals. I think maybe I get involved in the game a bit more than him.

Kane's personal goal tally of six in five matches has been crucial for England's run. However, he emphasized that team success is his priority. "My main goal is to win the World Cup with England, not the Golden Boot. But I also know that I am the goal scorer, I am the number nine, so if I score goals, obviously it is going to help the team," he said.

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In 2018 we were a young and inexperienced team, but we have played two great finals in the last three tournaments, a semifinal in the World Cup and another quarter-final. We are more prepared this time.