Harry Kane is the best footballer we've ever produced. Not just the best striker, the best footballer'-Gary Linekar
'Harry is England's best ever player'-Jude Bellingham
'Harry Kane is England's best ever striker'-Alan Shearer
'The best goalscorer England have ever had'-Wayne Rooney
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The inspirational story of England's top World Cup goalscorer
Harry Kane wasn't supposed to become one of the world's best strikers. Released, doubted and repeatedly sent out on loan as a teenager, he fought his way to the top through determination, hard work and an unshakable belief in his own ability. The result? A career packed with goals, records and historic achievements.
This must-read biography tells the inspirational and incredible story of talent, resilience and relentless ambition that has seen him become England's captain and record goalscorer. We follow Harry on his journey from his early years and breakthrough at Tottenham Hotspur, becoming a World Cup Golden Boot winner and national hero, through to his big money move to Bayern Munich and his continued quest for glory on football's biggest stages. It illustrates the highs and lows of a remarkable career, including World Cups, European Championships, Champions Leagues, domestic title races and his evolution into one of the defining footballers of his generation.
Drawing on exclusive insight, extensive research and expert analysis, this authoritative account follows Kane's record-breaking achievements with club and country, his determined pursuit of football's biggest prizes, and the dedication that transformed him into a global icon.
Covering every stage of his career, this is the full and up-to-date story of a player who has redefined what it means to lead from the front. Frank Worrall is a journalist who writes regularly for the Sunday Times and The Sun. He is also the author of number one bestseller Roy Keane: Red Man Walking, and countless other sports books including Rooney: Wayne's World, Giggsy, The Magnificent Sevens and Lewis Hamilton: The Definitive Biography. The definitive biography of Harry Kane-England captain, record-breaking goalscorer and one of football's greatest modern strikers. Updated and revised edition of Frank Worrall's Harry Kane: England's Hero, previously published on the John Blake list. Brought right up to date to include his exploits at the World Cup 2026 and his big-money move to Bayern Munich. Capitalises on his national hero status following the World Cup 2026
