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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg at Wembley

Jude Bellingham hails Harry Kane as England’s best ever player

Jude Bellingham congratulates Harry Kane
Jude Bellingham congratulates Harry Kane after his second goal. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/AMA/Getty Images

Jude Bellingham called Harry Kane England’s best-ever player after the captain equalled Peter Shilton’s record of 125 caps during Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Czechia in the Nations League.

Kane, who is only nine off a century of international goals after scoring twice in another fine display, was the star attraction as the Wembley crowd watched Thomas Tuchel’s side close on a spot in March’s quarter-finals. England’s record goalscorer showed why he is in the running for the Ballon d’Or and the way the Bayern Munich striker passed another milestone earned him rave reviews from Bellingham.

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