Harry Kane, the England captain, has said winning the FIFA World Cup is far more important than claiming the Golden Boot, as the Three Lions prepare for their crucial quarter-final against Norway. The experienced striker, who won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup, insisted that team success will always come before individual achievements.

England are just two wins away from reaching the World Cup final, and Kane believes lifting the trophy would be the greatest moment of his career. While he remains among the tournament’s leading scorers, the 32-year-old said personal awards are secondary if England fail to achieve their ultimate goal.

Hary Kane focused on England’s title dream

Ahead of the last-eight clash, Kane dismissed suggestions that he is involved in a personal battle with Norway striker Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot. He said comparisons between the two forwards are natural but insisted his only focus is helping England win matches.

The Bayern Munich striker added that scoring goals is part of his job, but he would gladly sacrifice individual honours if it meant England could finally end their long wait for World Cup success. Kane also pointed out that he and Haaland have different playing styles, making direct comparisons difficult.

Milestone within reach

The Norway match could also see Kane equal Wayne Rooney’s record for the most appearances by an England outfield player. However, the captain said reaching the milestone would mean little if England failed to progress to the semi-finals.

England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Kane’s influence on the squad, describing him as an outstanding leader whose experience has been crucial throughout the tournament. Tuchel said Kane continues to inspire the team both on and off the pitch.

England head into the quarter-final with confidence after a series of strong performances, and Kane hopes to play another decisive role. While the Golden Boot remains a possibility, the striker made it clear that only one prize truly matters to him—the FIFA World Cup trophy.