Harry Kane Hails 'Good Steps' Made by New England Boss Thomas Tuchel

England captain Harry Kane has praised new manager Thomas Tuchel's impact on the team, saying they've made 'good steps' towards winning the 2026 World Cup. Get the latest updates on England's national team.

England captain Harry Kane has expressed his optimism about the team's prospects under new manager Thomas Tuchel, stating that the German tactician has already made “good steps on and off the pitch.” Kane's comments came after Bayern Munich's 3-2 win over St. Pauli in the Bundesliga, during which he reflected on his first international break with Tuchel. “There's a lot of work to be done, but we made some good steps on and off the pitch which will hopefully help us win the World Cup,” Kane said.

Kane, who previously played under Tuchel at Bayern Munich last season, revealed his delight at being reunited with his former coach in the national team. “I obviously had a really good relationship with him here and I was excited to work with him again,” he said. Kane's positive sentiments about Tuchel's impact on the team suggest that the new manager is already making a favorable impression on his players.

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Describing his first international break with Tuchel as “really good,” Kane acknowledged that there is still much work to be done before the team can achieve their goals. Nevertheless, the England captain's enthusiasm about the team's progress under Tuchel's guidance is a promising sign for the Three Lions' prospects in the 2026 World Cup.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has come to the defense of England manager Thomas Tuchel, who had faced criticism in England for his candid assessment of the team's performances at Euro 2024 under predecessor Gareth Southgate. Kane suggested that Tuchel's comments may have been misinterpreted, stating, “Maybe it was taken a bit out of context.”

Kane elaborated on Tuchel's comments, explaining that the manager was likely referring to specific moments during the tournament where the team did not perform at their best. “There were moments in the tournament where we didn't quite look ourselves and that was probably what he was alluding to,” Kane said. This nuanced understanding of Tuchel's comments highlights Kane's willingness to listen to his manager's perspective.

Kane also acknowledged that Tuchel will inevitably want to implement changes while also building on the team's existing strengths. “Thomas will have stuff he wants to change and stuff he wants to keep,” Kane noted. The England captain expressed optimism about the team's progress, highlighting the positive environment that has been fostered within the squad. “We've been building a good environment with England for a while now. In the last camp we already saw small changes that we are going to need to hopefully push us over the line at the World Cup,” Kane said.