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England coach Anthony Barry calls Harry Kane best striker of a generation

Original: Harry Kane the best ball-striker of a generation, says England assistant coach Anthony Barry https://www.nytimes.com/ath

England assistant coach Anthony Barry has praised Harry Kane as the best ball-striker of a generation, according to a report in The Athletic. The remarks come as the England captain continues his strong scoring form ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Barry's comments add to growing praise for Kane among England staff and supporters.

Why now: Kane is in exceptional form and England's coaching staff are publicly praising him ahead of the World Cup.

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• Harry Kane the best ball-striker of a generation, says England assistant coach Anthony Barry https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7663031/2026/10/05/harry-kane-england-anthony-barry/ # Football # Sports # England · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1

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