What new Kane deal means for England and the Premier League record — SkimNews
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- Harry Kane signed a new Bayern Munich contract through 2029 at age 33 after being crowned the world's best player, extending his stay at the club he joined from Spurs for £86m in August 2023.
- Harry Kane has scored 102 goals in 102 Bundesliga matches since joining Bayern, winning two league titles and three successive Golden Boot awards.
- Alan Shearer remains the Premier League's highest scorer with 260 goals in 441 matches; Kane's 213 in 320 league games for Spurs leave him 47 goals short.
- Manchester City awaits punishment after being found guilty of breaching financial regulations it denies, leaving Erling Haaland's challenge to Shearer's scoring record unresolved.
- Harry Kane remains England's record scorer with 91 goals from a record-equalling 125 caps and has indicated Euro 2028 is firmly in his sights; his 2029 deal expires one year before the 2030 World Cup.
- Chris Sutton said England has no striker in Kane's class or effectiveness, while arguing that Kane's passing, strength and football brain can sustain his contribution despite the loss of pace that comes with age.
- Harry Kane finished Euro 2024 as joint top scorer with three goals in seven games despite being substituted in every knockout match, including after 61 minutes of England's final loss to Spain.
Why it matters: Bayern Munich retain the striker who has produced 102 goals in 102 Bundesliga matches, while England’s international plans still run through Harry Kane at Euro 2028 and toward the 2030 World Cup. Chris Sutton’s judgment that no English forward approaches Kane’s class leaves Thomas Tuchel without a like-for-like No. 9.
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