Rio Ferdinand names Harry Kane England’s only world‑class player at 2026 World Cup
Rio Ferdinand identified Harry Kane as the sole genuinely world‑class player in England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, saying others are only ‘teetering around’ that level. England opened their campaign with a 4‑2 win over Croatia on Wednesday night, June 17, 2026, with Kane scoring twice, plus goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. The victory put England atop Group L, setting up a Tuesday, June 23 clash with Ghana and a final group match versus Panama.
Ferdinand’s comment matters because Kane is already England’s all‑time leading goalscorer and matched Gary Lineker’s World Cup record in the win. At 32, he scored 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich last season, underscoring his elite form. The Three Lions’ tournament hopes now hinge largely on one striker, raising questions about squad depth and whether supporting players can step up when needed.
Will you back England’s progress with Kane carrying the attacking burden, or do you look for emerging talents to share the load and ease the pressure on the captain as the knockout stage approaches?