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England midfielder Anthony Gordon has praised teammate Harry Kane, comparing his phenomenal consistency and form to Lionel Messi.
Following Kane’s match-winning brace against DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026, Gordon stated that the striker is having an elite season that only Lionel Messi has ever beaten.
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Gordon, who assisted both of Kane’s goals in the victory, stated that Kane’s elite work rate in training and matches places him among the greatest players in the world.
He noted that Kane operates at a level of consistency that only Messi has surpassed in football history.
“It’s amazing to be around him every day because when you’re around someone at the elite level, he’s at the very, very top of football.
“He’s having a season that’s only ever been beat by Leo Messi, the greatest footballer of all time. So that speaks to the level he’s playing at.
“It’s no accident. It’s consistency every day: how hard he works, every finishing drill, he does it with passion, he does it with seriousness. He never, ever misses a beat. It’s amazing to be around him. He’s definitely an inspiration to all of us.
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“As soon as he hit it, I knew it was going in. I was already celebrating, but anyone can score a good goal. Anyone at this level can place the ball in the top corner but it’s the consistency that he does. Every day in training, every game is phenomenal. He plays at such a high, high level.”
England next face Mexico in the early hours of Monday morning at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City in what is their toughest test so far. Kane must step up once more and players like Gordon will look to him for leadership and the experience needed to progress.
