Gary Neville cites Harry Kane as England's only world-class player for World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Gary Neville has named Harry Kane as England’s only world-class player in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. While discussing the team’s talent, Neville acknowledged the squad's strong attacking options, including Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, and Reece James, but emphasized Kane's unique status. Despite doubts about the team's overall world-class talent, Neville noted that Kane's contributions will be critical as England prepares for the tournament. Discussions regarding the definition of 'world-class' continue in football circles.
- •Gary Neville believes only Harry Kane qualifies as world-class in England's squad.
- •Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, and Reece James are also noted for their talent.
- •Neville's comments highlight ongoing debates about player classification in football.
- •England is among the favorites for the 2026 World Cup.
- •Kane is considered central to England's attacking strategy under Thomas Tuchel.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Gary Neville names England’s only ‘world class’ player ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
"England are one of the favourites for the 2026 World Cup but leading pundit Gary Neville believes there is a distinct lack of world class talent in their ranks. Quite what defines ‘world class’ has long been a debate.
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