Former England captain Terry Butcher has likened Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane to 1966 World Cup-winning skipper Bobby Moore after the striker broke the nation’s all-time appearance record.
Following a milestone outing against Croatia at Wembley, the ex-defender has backed the forward to lead the Three Lions to Euro 2028 glory “according to the sports report.”
Butcher believes the 33-year-old striker commands the same respect as England’s only World Cup-winning captain and can end the country’s major trophy wait on home soil in two years’ time.
Present at Wembley to collect his own legacy cap, the former centre-back watched Kane celebrate his recent Ballon d’Or triumph by becoming England’s most-capped men’s player “as documented by Goal.”
The forward marked the occasion by converting the winning penalty in a 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Croatia.
Speaking to the Press Association “reported the Press Association” about Kane’s leadership and longevity ahead of the 2028 finals co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland from June 9 to July 9 “according to Goal reporting”, Butcher praised the forward.
“I think he is terrific,” Butcher said, according to the Press Association.
“He’s playing some of the best football of his career now,” Butcher added via the Press Association.
Before looking towards 2028, Thomas Tuchel’s side face what Butcher views as a litmus test when they visit World Cup winners Spain “previewed by Goal.”
Already assured of a spot in March’s Nations League quarter-finals after beating Croatia, England will snatch top spot in their group if they end La Roja’s long unbeaten run in Madrid.