Kane impressed by Haaland's 'beast' physique but highlights different playing styles

England striker Harry Kane acknowledged the immense goal-scoring prowess of Norway's Erling Haaland but emphasized their differing playing styles ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash.

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We are both seen as strikers, but we play almost two completely different positions.

"We are both seen as strikers, but we play almost two completely different positions," Kane said, according to AFP. Haaland has been a prolific scorer since last summer, netting 46 goals for club and country, including seven in four World Cup games. Kane lauded Haaland's finishing and physical presence, calling him a "machine" and a "beast."

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Erling has been incredible with his goal-scoring. Physically, he is a machine, he is a beast. His finishing is top-notch, and his goal statistics speak for themselves.

Kane, however, sees himself as a different type of player despite also being a consistent goal-scorer. "I like to have the ball a bit more and be a bit more involved in the game, but I can also play as a pure number nine," he explained. "I don't think it makes sense to compare us."

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I see myself as a different type of player, even though I also score goals. I like to have the ball a bit more and be a bit more involved in the game, but I can also play as a pure number nine. I don't think it makes sense to compare us.

Kane, who has achieved top scorer status in the Premier League three times, respects Haaland's abilities but hopes for a quiet performance from the Norwegian when they face off. The match is scheduled for 11:00 PM Danish time.

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I respect him a lot as a player and as a colleague, but I naturally hope he has a quiet day against us.