Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has described Jude Bellingham as a fantastic player after his decisive goal and assist secured a 2-0 victory for England against Panama in their FIFA World Cup 2026 final group game.
The result clinched top spot for the Three Lions in their group.
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Reacting after the game, Kane, who praised the hunger and determination of the squad, also lauded Bellingham’s exceptional talent.
“Another top performance [from Bellingham],” he said.
“Jude looks fit and sharp with the bit between his teeth, really to go out there and prove to the world what type of player he is.
“He showed that again today. It’s fantastic to play with him. The cross he put in for my goal just shows his quality.
“His effort, non-stop running, tackling, tracking back – that’s the type of player we want in our team. Jude is a fantastic runner with the ball, and without the ball, making runs in behind from deep. He’s so hard to track, he’s strong and physical.
“Wherever he plays, he’s effective.”
Kane says the England side have no preference on who they play, acknowledging that the group stage fixtures have proven just how tough any opponent can be at this level.
“For us, we take who we’re given. Whoever it is we’ll prepare well and it will be a tough game, as we’ve seen in all our games so far this tournament.
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“For now, it’s about enjoying what we have done, you can never take it for granted, seven points and top of the group. Let’s just take a breath and enjoy the qualification.
“We’ll have time to prepare, we’re in a rhythm now, every three or four days, ready to go. For now, we will take this in and enjoy this moment.”
