Harry Kane continues to appear unstoppable for England at the 2026 World Cup, with former Three Lions defender Des Walker telling GOAL that kicking the prolific forward might be the only way to slow him down. The record-breaking striker has been rewriting history, and Walker explained how his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich has paid off handsomely.

Having scored over 200 goals in the Premier League for Spurs and becoming their all-time top scorer, Kane decided to seek a new challenge in 2023 after failing to win major trophies in north London. That decision has since transformed his career.

Now 32, Kane has ended his long-running trophy drought in Germany, winning the Bundesliga title twice. His performances at Bayern Munich have remained outstanding, with a personal-best tally of 61 goals last season, taking his total to 146 in just 147 appearances for the club.

His international form has been equally impressive. Kane has netted 85 goals for England and continues to climb the charts, now only six caps shy of Peter Shilton’s all-time appearance record. Many believe his claim to ‘Greatest of All Time’ status is becoming increasingly hard to dispute.

A World Cup triumph in 2026 would further solidify his reputation. With six goals already scored at FIFA’s flagship tournament in North America, Kane has led England to the quarter-finals, proving crucial in their campaign. His latest strike came during a dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium.

Speaking with World Cup Betting, Walker laughed when asked how to stop Kane, saying, “I think you've got to kick him because he's going to kick you as well! That's the thing about Harry – his all-round game. Even in the rare matches he doesn’t score, he’s involved, he’s a constant threat. Players like him and Alan Shearer have more than one string to their bow. They’re known for scoring goals, but they also contribute massively in general play.”

Walker continued, “There are players like Ian Wright and Harry – even in the 92nd or 93rd minute, when they seem quiet, their belief that they can score never fades. Harry’s shown that over ten years. People have doubted him, but he’s proved them wrong every time. He’s absolutely brilliant. Without him, I’m not sure where we’d be.”

“Right now, the two big leaders are Jude Bellingham and Harry. They’ve really been driving the team forward. It’s not about carrying the squad, but they’ve set the standard and been the main force behind our performances.”

Walker also reflected on how Kane has evolved into arguably the world’s best No.9: “He’s a fantastic footballer. Sometimes playing abroad helps you learn new aspects of the game. I think Harry’s movement and awareness of danger areas have improved. He spent so many years at Tottenham, where you fall into a certain rhythm. Bayern have opened up a whole new footballing perspective for him. Now, he’s probably the most complete centre-forward in the world.”

When asked about other ‘unstoppable’ forwards, Walker said, “Marco van Basten had everything – frightening ability, great work rate, excellent in the air, six foot two – just the complete striker. And the likes of Careca from Brazil were always tough opponents. Every striker looks great if you let them play, but some are unstoppable no matter what you do.”

“Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Kane – these guys are unstoppable in certain situations. Put Harry in the box, and you can’t stop him. Mbappe in full flow, or Haaland near goal – it doesn’t matter how good a defender you are, you won’t stop them. That’s what makes them truly exceptional.”

As the World Cup quarter-finals approach, Kane, Haaland, and Mbappe all remain in contention for the ultimate prize on North American soil. England are preparing for a thrilling encounter against Norway in Miami on Saturday, where Kane will face off against Haaland in a highly anticipated showdown.

The Three Lions will once again look to their captain Kane and midfield star Jude Bellingham to lead from the front. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel and his Norwegian side will be hoping to find a way to contain the relentless English skipper, who continues to pose endless challenges in the opposition’s penalty area.