Rooney Hails Kane as Hero, Warns About England Defense
Harry Kane scored both goals to lift England past DR Congo 2-1 in World Cup play, but legend Wayne Rooney warns the team must tighten up its midfield and defense.
Wayne Rooney, England's legendary striker, has praised Harry Kane as one of the world's best players, but expressed concern about the team's midfield and defensive form. Harry Kane just scored both goals to give England a 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, advancing to face Mexico in the Round of 16. After the match, Wayne Rooney, the England legend, gave his assessment of Kane and the team: "His finishing is absolutely brilliant, that second goal was fantastic, and he's a world-class striker." "The best players in the world are showing great form at the World Cup, and he's England's superstar. He's a hero for us." "That said, there are 2-3 things they need to sharpen up on. I'm not entirely confident about the midfield and defense in terms of their performance, but what matters in football is getting through to the next round, and Harry Kane has done that for us again."
