Tuchel says England cannot find another Harry Kane

Summarised from 6 outlets · 11 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 22:31 · Archive

England head coach Thomas Tuchel said it would be impossible to find another player like Harry Kane after the captain scored his 87th international goal in a 2-0 win against Czechia.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel declared it impossible to find another player like Harry Kane after the captain scored in a 2-0 Nations League win against Czechia on Tuesday. Kane struck late in Prague to move to 87 goals in 123 international appearances, continuing his remarkable scoring record.

Tuchel backed the 33-year-old striker to continue performing at the highest level. The coach suggested it may take ten years before England has an adequate replacement at centre forward, highlighting the difficulty of finding another player of Kane's calibre and consistency.

The Guardian reports that Tuchel has identified Jude Bellingham as a potential option to play up front, with the Real Madrid midfielder offering a striking alternative. However, there is no immediate prospect of Tuchel needing to consider alternatives, given Kane's continued form.

Kane has little cover up front currently. His prolific goal-scoring record leaves England dependent on the striker's fitness and availability. Bellingham's position as a possible number nine represents one avenue Tuchel is considering for future planning.

England's injury situation was complicated during the international window. Several players withdrew from Tuchel's squad, including an injury update on Ezri Konsa. The head coach remained positive about naming a strong team for upcoming matches.

How it is being reported

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• Tuchel would never rule out players not in top flightEngland boss Thomas Tuchel says he would "never rule out" selecting someone who is not playing in the top flight, should Manchester City be relegated.BBC News · 2 Oct, 16:05
• Thomas Tuchel reveals Man City discussions within England camp after guilty verdictThree Lions are preparing to take on familiar foes this weekendEvening Standard · 2 Oct, 15:37
• Thomas Tuchel gives injury update on Arsenal star ahead of England vs CroatiaThomas Tuchel’s England take on Croatia on Saturday (Photo: Getty) Thomas Tuchel has shared a positive injury update on Ezri Konsa after the Arsenal star missed England training last week. The Three Lions are gearing up for their third Nations League game of this extended international break in…Metro · 2 Oct, 14:20
• England XI vs Croatia: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Nations LeagueThomas Tuchel hit with injury blow, but is still expected to name a strong teamEvening Standard · 2 Oct, 10:22
• 7 future stars aiming to prove Thomas Tuchel wrong and become the next Harry KaneThomas Tuchel has claimed that England will never find another Harry Kane, but that won't stop the country's next generation from attempting to step up to the mantleMirror Sport · 1 Oct, 17:47
• England confirm injury blow as star becomes sixth player to withdraw from squadThomas Tuchel has now seen six players withdraw from his original squad which he assembled last month, with England currently midway through the international windowMirror Sport · 1 Oct, 16:14
• Impossible for England to find another Kane - TuchelEngland boss Thomas Tuchel says it will be impossible to find "another Harry Kane" as his free-scoring captain continues to break new ground.BBC Sport · 30 Sept, 20:25
• Thomas Tuchel admits it may be TEN YEARS before England replace Harry Kane as Three Lions captain closes in on 100 goals for his country'He is closing in, he scored again,' said Tuchel after Kane's 87th goal for his country, a typical precision strike for the second in a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic on Tuesday.Daily Mail Sport · 30 Sept, 19:00
• ‘I like him as a No 9’: Bellingham a striking alternative for England, says TuchelHead coach sees Real Madrid man as an option up front Kane praises Alexander-Arnold’s impact and work rate Thomas Tuchel’s hunt for alternatives to Harry Kane has led to him identifying Jude Bellingham as an option at No 9 for England. Kane continued his remarkable scoring record in the 2-0 win against Czechia in the Nations League on Tuesday, moving to 87 goals in 123 international appearances with a late strike in Prague, but he has little cover up front. There is no prospect yet of Tuchel having to consider life without Kane. The England head coach backed the 33-year-old striker to last…The Guardian · 30 Sept, 19:00
• Thomas Tuchel sends brutal reality check over England finding Harry Kane replacementHarry Kane chalked up international goal number 87 during the Three Lions' win in Prague, with Thomas Tuchel warning it's a waste of time trying to find a replacementMirror Sport · 30 Sept, 19:00

In this story: Harry Kane · Thomas Tuchel · Jude Bellingham · England · Czechia · Real Madrid

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