
Pundits divided over Harry Kane penalty claim
Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney and Darren Cann debate whether England should have been awarded a penalty after Harry Kane went down under a challenge from DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau.
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Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney and Darren Cann debate whether England should have been awarded a penalty after Harry Kane went down under a challenge from DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau.

England's penalty appeal was rejected after DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi appeared to bring down Harry Kane. The incident occurred during a match, but officials waved away the claims.

Harry Kane is expected to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich despite Barcelona making an enquiry. The 32-year-old England captain is happy in Munich and focused on the World Cup.

A pitchside camera operator's perspective shows Harry Kane scoring for England against Panama in the World Cup group match.

England fans in New York and at home celebrated a 2-0 victory over Panama, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. The win secured England's top spot in Group L and advanced them to the round of 32.

Harry Kane has become England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 11 goals, breaking Gary Lineker's previous record.

England captain Harry Kane has scored three goals in three matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, maintaining a goal-per-game average.

Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane gave England a 2-0 win over Panama, securing first place in Group L. Bellingham volleyed in from a corner before setting up Kane's record-breaking 11th World Cup goal. England advance to the Round of 32.

Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane gave England a 2-0 win over Panama, securing top spot in Group L and a place in the World Cup last 32 under Thomas Tuchel.

Harry Kane has overtaken Gary Lineker to become England's all-time leading scorer in World Cup tournaments.

England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in a World Cup warm-up, raising questions about their attacking prowess. The team struggled against a low block, while Scotland prepare for a historic clash with Brazil. Cristiano Ronaldo ended his goal drought for Portugal.

Thomas Tuchel says England's players are ready to embrace the pressure of the World Cup as they face Ghana. The Three Lions impressed in a 4-2 win over Croatia, and a victory on Tuesday would secure a place in the knockout stage.

The 2026 World Cup has already seen records broken, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane among those rewriting history. From Messi equaling the all-time goals record to Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the oldest outfield starter, more milestones are expected as the tournament progresses.

England captain Harry Kane and teammates Dan Burn and Jason Steele attended an Ella Langley concert in Missouri but left early to comply with team curfew. Kane, a known country music fan, met the singer before the show and later posted photos on Instagram.

Harry Kane scored twice in England's opening win against Croatia, a stark contrast to his slow start in Qatar 2022. The striker looks fitter and stronger under Thomas Tuchel, with a system that maximizes his abilities.

Harry Kane and Jordan Pickford joined England fans in singing Oasis's Wonderwall, a moment captured and shared widely.

Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick as England beat Sporting Kansas City 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly. Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins also scored, with the match giving minutes to squad members not heavily used in the World Cup win over Croatia.

Harry Kane has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match for the England vs Croatia match. The official announcement was made following the game.

England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, showcasing exciting attacking football but also defensive vulnerabilities. Harry Kane scored twice, equaling Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net.

England fans erupted in celebration as the Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup group stage. Harry Kane scored twice in the first half, including a retaken penalty, with additional goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Celebrations also occurred in Zagreb after Croatia's two goals.