Kane Downplays Haaland Comparisons Before World Cup Quarterfinal as Golden Boot Race Tightens at 8 Goals
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 11
Kane Downplays Haaland Comparisons Before World Cup Quarterfinal as Golden Boot Race Tightens at 8 Goals
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 11
Summary
Hard Rock Stadium hosts England-Norway on Saturday with Harry Kane insisting he and Erling Haaland are "completely different players" despite their duel for goals and a semifinal place.
Eight goals from Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi set the Golden Boot pace, with Haaland on seven and Kane on six after a 73-goal season for Bayern Munich and England.
Kane said Haaland is a "machine" and elite finisher, while describing himself as more involved in buildup play rather than a pure No. 9.
England reached the quarterfinal after an uneven run—late Kane goals beat Congo DR before a 3-2 win over Mexico—and Kane said the team must now "peak" over three knockout games in eight days.
Friday's training at Inter Miami's base drew David Beckham, while Kane also confirmed Donald Trump's account that the pair played golf together 18 months ago in Palm Beach.