Harry Kane has one thing over Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland says England icon

EXCLUSIVE: Harry Kane has the edge over Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, according to a former 2x League Cup winner.

All four of the gifted players have performed magnificently throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Des Walker explains where Harry Kane is better than Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland

Harry Kane has played a massive role in helping England get to the quarter-final of the biggest competition in all of sport. Having also represented ‘The Three Lions’ at the highest level, Des Walker has huge admiration for the striker, explaining the key area in which the Bayern Munich man has excelled past three of the other top players in the tournament.

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During an exclusive interview with Sporf, via ToonieBet, the 60-year-old explained: “In terms of people like Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland [and Lionel Messi], they have extreme strengths, and if the game is played to their strengths, they’re unstoppable, but Harry is different. For 90 minutes, he looks in your face and says, ‘You can’t stop me’. They’re completely different, looking for one or two moments, but every minute of the game is a moment for Harry. They’re different kinds of players, but they’re all world-class.”

Des Walker on why Harry Kane is one of the greatest of all time

There’s no doubting that Kane is one of the greatest of the modern era.

However, his countryman believes the natural-born goal scorer has proven himself far beyond that.

Showcasing his respect for the gifted athlete, Walker made his case for why Kane is one of the best ever.

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