‘I’m at my peak at 33. I feel great physically. I do a lot of work behind the scenes’ Harry Kane breaks silence on retirement question after big World Cup summer with England

Kane’s comments follow what was an intense summer at the 2026 World Cup with England, where the Three Lions were knocked out in the semi-final by Argentina. The Bayern Munich striker believes his dedication to recovery and physical conditioning will allow him to emulate the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric by … Read more

Why Harry Maguire goal in Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich was allowed to stand

The handball law often serves to confuse supporters – and it reared its head again as Harry Maguire celebrated putting Manchester United in front against Ipswich Town. The ball came off the United defender’s arm, before he then moved a few yards forward into the box and his shot found its way into the back … Read more

“Harry Redknapp was right. Agents have had West Ham’s pants down over the years. The club have only acted when weakness is exposed” Tony Gale on where the Hammers have fallen short in the transfer window

West Ham have got their Championship campaign underway as the Hammers look to bounce back from last season’s dire relegation campaign. Nuno Espirito Santos’ side finished the season in 18th place to end a 14-year stay in the top flight, a period which saw them regularly oscillate between European pushes and survival battles. Throughout this … Read more

Liam Delap signs for Nottingham Forest: From Harry Kane’s successor to Chelsea outcast – can he thrive at new club?

“Can Liam play for the biggest clubs in the country, the biggest clubs in the world? He certainly can. I fully believe that.” The words of McKenna when Delap began to be linked with a raft of top-flight teams towards the end of 2024-25. The son of former Derby County defender Rory ultimately opted for … Read more

Harry Kane interview: “I thought I’d definitely be coming back to England, that itch isn’t there as much anymore”

Harry Kane believes he has never played better, delivering as a 10 and 9. “This is the best version of myself for sure,” says the Bayern Munich and England forward, who was today presented with the European Golden Shoe as leading scorer across the Continent with 36 goals in the Bundesliga. “Last season speaks for … Read more

Harry Kane: England striker plays down returning to Premier League in future to break Alan Shearer record

Harry Kane says “the itch isn’t there as much anymore” to one day return to England from Germany and try and break the all-time scoring record in the Premier League. The striker left Tottenham to join Bayern Munich in 2023 having scored 213 goals in the English top flight, 47 goals short of Alan Shearer’s … Read more

“The manager is my nephew but I don’t know if Coventry are good enough to stay in the Premier League” Harry Redknapp on the challenge facing Frank Lampard this season

As Coventry City prepare for their first season back in the top flight for a generation, few are under any illusions as to the task facing them over the next nine months. Boss Frank Lampard delivered promotion in style last season, as the Sky Blues followed up their 2025 play-off semi-final defeat to Sunderland by … Read more

When will Harry Kane break Peter Shilton’s England appearance record?

Harry Kane currently sits in second place on the list of England men’s all-time caps list. The striker made his 121st appearance for his country in the Three Lions’ World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina before sitting out the third-place play-off against France a few days later. That leaves Kane just four appearances shy of … Read more

NEW ISSUE: Exclusive KSI interview, football’s celebrity owners, Harry Redknapp on Snoop Dogg, NY Cosmos, Leah Williamson and Antonin Panenka, plus Michail Antonio Q&A

Order the new issue here and postage is included – just select ‘’Season Preview Issue 394’. Subscribe to FourFourTwo today and save! You’ll get this issue FREE plus the next 13 as part of your subscription… First a message from our editor, James Andrew: My mum isn’t a football fan, but when I was growing … Read more

England missing final piece of jigsaw – Harry Kane

It is not the first time England have been accused of becoming too defensive in key games. It was a similar situation under former manager Gareth Southgate when they went 1-0 in front against Italy in the Euro 2021 final before conceding an equaliser and losing on penalties. Under Southgate, England also lost a World … Read more