Harry Kane
May 2026
Harry Kane equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of scoring in six consecutive Champions League knockout matches, but Bayern Munich were eliminated by PSG 6-5 on aggregate. Kane’s late goal in the second leg added to his tally, but Bayern failed to overturn the first-leg deficit as PSG capitalised on key moments across both matches to secure a final spot.
Nicolas Jackson
April 2026
Bayern Munich have decided not to activate the option to sign Nicolas Jackson permanently after his loan spell, despite the striker delivering steady performances as backup to Harry Kane. Sporting director Max Eberl confirmed the decision, citing financial considerations over a €65 million deal. Jackson contributed 10 goals and 4 assists in 29 games, but Bayern prioritised long-term squad planning over depth retention.
Harry Kane
April 2026
Harry Kane was left out of Bayern Munich’s starting plans against St. Pauli after feeling minor after-effects from the 2-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid. Bayern treated it as precautionary management rather than a major injury issue. Kane was among the players rested as Bayern rotated ahead of Wednesday’s return leg. Vincent Kompany later said Kane had some reactions after the Madrid game, but nothing serious enough to threaten his availability for the next big fixture.
Luis Diaz
April 2026
Luis Diaz said Bayern Munich got the result they wanted at the Santiago Bernabeu but warned the tie remains open. He admitted Bayern left with mixed emotions because they created enough chances to build a bigger lead before Kylian Mbappe kept Real alive. Bayern took control through Diaz and Harry Kane before Madrid responded late through Mbappe. Diaz said Bayern must now review their mistakes and stay fully focused for the return leg in Munich, where one lapse could still swing the quarter-final back toward Real.
Bayern Munich
April 2026
Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to take a narrow advantage into the second leg. Luis Diaz opened the scoring before Harry Kane doubled the lead early in the second half, with Kylian Mbappe later pulling one back for Madrid. Bayern controlled much of the first half and punished Madrid through Diaz after a Serge Gnabry pass, then struck again straight after halftime through Kane. Real improved after Mbappe’s goal from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross, but Manuel Neuer’s saves helped Bayern protect the lead.
Thomas Tuchel
April 2026
Thomas Tuchel rejected criticism that England rely too heavily on Harry Kane, arguing that every major national side depends on its best attacker. He compared Kane’s importance to the influence Lionel Messi has had for Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal. Kane missed the match with a minor issue, and England again lacked a cutting edge without him. Tuchel said the absence of key players was visible in both recent friendlies and insisted the solution is not to deny Kane’s value, but to improve the team’s attacking execution around him.
Harry Kane
April 2026
Harry Kane was left out of England’s match against Japan after picking up a minor issue in training. The striker remained with the squad for assessment, but Thomas Tuchel chose not to risk him in a camp already hit by multiple withdrawals. England said Kane was being rested as a precaution rather than sent back to Bayern Munich immediately. His absence forced Tuchel into a different attacking setup, with England starting without a recognised central striker and using a more fluid front line instead.
Ollie Watkins
March 2026
Ollie Watkins said he expected to be left out of England’s squad for the March friendlies after an inconsistent season. The Aston Villa striker has fallen behind Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dominic Solanke in Thomas Tuchel’s current centre-forward pecking order. Watkins has not featured for England since October 2025 and missed the latest camp after a dip in form and previous knee issues. Tuchel’s expanded squad left him out, with recent reporting indicating the England manager wanted different backup options behind Kane for the Uruguay and Japan matches.
Harry Kane
March 2026
Harry Kane was named on the bench for a second straight match as Bayern Munich continued to manage his recovery from a calf injury. Vincent Kompany again kept faith with his in-form alternative, signalling a cautious approach over Bayern’s key striker. Kane had already missed out on a start in midweek and was again held back as Bayern dealt with multiple absences across the squad. Injuries to Manuel Neuer, Jonas Urbig, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito also forced Kompany into wider changes for the trip.
Robert Lewandowski
March 2026
Lewandowski said he is watching Kane’s push toward his Bundesliga single-season record and feels pride rather than resentment. He highlighted Kane’s consistency, noted he set 41 league goals in 29 games in 2020-21, and suggested the comparison reinforces how strong that record season was.
