Hurst, who remains England\u2019s only men\u2019s player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final after his famous performance against West Germany in 1966, believes Kane has surpassed every striker to wear the national jersey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s going to be hard to beat the goals he\u2019s scored, so I\u2019d say he\u2019s England\u2019s best,\u201d Hurst said at Wembley Stadium before England\u2019s last-four clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHis record now is just amazing for his appearances and the goals he\u2019s scoring and doing it in important games as we\u2019ve seen in this tournament. His leadership is obvious, and that\u2019s important. He\u2019s talking to the players after a game, when they\u2019re in the huddle and so on. Of course he\u2019s also a great example with his attitude, behaviour and the way he plays,\" He added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kane has once again led England\u2019s charge at the FIFA World Cup 2026, delivering decisive goals in the knockout rounds and becoming the nation\u2019s all-time leading World Cup scorer during the tournament. The Bayern Munich striker also surpassed 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore to become England\u2019s most-capped captain, further strengthening his legacy in national colours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England have reached the semi-finals after overcoming Norway in extra time, with Kane continuing to play a pivotal role through his goals, link-up play and leadership as Thomas Tuchel\u2019s side chase a first World Cup title since 1966.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hurst also compared Kane\u2019s leadership qualities with those of Bobby Moore, the captain who lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy at Wembley six decades ago.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England have reached the semi-finals after overcoming Norway in extra time, with Kane continuing to play a pivotal role through his goals, link-up play and leadership as Thomas Tuchel\u2019s side chase a first World Cup title since 1966.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThat\u2019s how he was and acted as a kid\u2026 the players and management saw him as the ideal man to be captain. And I think Harry Kane is absolutely in that same mould, not just on the field but off the field with all the stuff they do together,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n