Harry Kane omits Victor Osimhen but names Haaland as one of his favourite strikers

Harry Kane left out Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen when asked to list the frontmen he admires in his position. 

The Englishman was speaking with ESPN in an extensive interview discussing an array of topics including Jose Mourinho’s influence on his career and the most impactful teammate he has played with. 

The Bayern Munich striker highlighted Manchester City man Erling Haaland and Barcelona frontman Robert Lewandowski as his two favourite centre-forwards. 

“I think Erling (Haaland) is a really good goalscorer, obviously one of the best in the world at the moment, a real machine physically, so he’s got to be in there” said Kane to ESPN. 

“Lewandowski, I think really top striker for many years now. Still doing his thing, and he was someone especially early in my career I used to watch playing for Bayern. 

“They are the two out-and-out nines who I like to watch nowadays.”

Kane is currently with the England squad at Euro 2024, scoring the game’s match-winner in the Three Lions’ 2-1 extra-time success against Slovakia on Sunday. 

Gareth Southgate’s men face in-form Switzerland in the competition’s quarter-finals on July 6.