Jude Bellingham didn’t hold back after England’s dominant 3-0 victory over Croatia at Wembley this Tuesday, straight up calling Harry Kane the greatest England player of all time. After Kane’s absolute masterclass performance, it’s tough to argue with Bellingham’s passion, even with that kind of historical weight on the claim.
Kane’s Wembley Masterclass Justifies the Hype
Dude, Harry Kane was absolutely unreal against Croatia. He was EVERYWHERE, involved in all three goals that sealed the 3-0 win. First, his cross basically forced Vladimir Coufal into an own goal. Then, because that wasn’t enough, Kane went and bagged a brace, putting two more in the net himself! Get this: he became the oldest England player ever to achieve a brace in a game like that. Talk about ageless consistency, right? He’s already stacked up 14 goals for England in 2026, just two shy of his highest calendar year tally from back in 2021. The dude’s a machine.
Bellingham’s Unmatched Praise for the Captain
After a performance like that, Bellingham couldn’t stop gushing about Kane. He told ITV Football, “There’s not much more you can say that hasn’t already been said. From my perspective first and foremost he is an unbelievable human being, as a captain and a man. He is the best England player to ever wear the shirt, and it is an honour to play with him. He is pretty unmatched. He is scoring goals for fun; he goes deep, and he gets tackles in. he is only getting better.” Seriously, what more can you say when one of the game’s brightest young stars is dropping that kind of praise? It’s clear how much Kane means to that squad.
The Ultimate Test: Can Kane Cement His Legacy with Silverware?
Here’s the kicker though, right? Everyone acknowledges Kane’s incredible consistency and individual brilliance for the Three Lions. But to truly cement that “best-ever” legacy Bellingham’s talking about? He needs to get his hands on some silverware. The man himself has a golden opportunity to lead England to the Nations League title next year, which would be huge. That kind of win could absolutely set the tone for Euro 2028, especially with England co-hosting. This isn’t just about individual records anymore, is it? It’s about that trophy, that defining moment. The pressure’s on, but if anyone can deliver, it’s gotta be the guy Jude Bellingham just called the best of all time.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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