Mark Goldbridge, a popular online personality, has made a bold comparison between England's Harry Kane and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, labelling Kane as England's version of the Portuguese superstar, according to Sportskeeda. Goldbridge's comment came after England's quarterfinal win over Switzerland at Euro 2024, where Kane struggled to make an impact.
Goldbridge took to social media to share his thoughts, saying, "Kane is our Ronaldo. If he doesn't score, he's not actually that good for the way we want to play." The comparison may seem surprising, given Ronaldo's reputation as one of the greatest players of all time, but Goldbridge's point highlights Kane's importance to England's team.
Like Ronaldo, Kane is a prolific goalscorer and a key player for his country. However, both players have had disappointing Euro 2024 campaigns so far. Ronaldo failed to score in four games for Portugal, while Kane has managed only two goals for England.
Despite their struggles, both players are still widely regarded as among the best in the world. Goldbridge's comparison may be seen as a nod to Kane's abilities, but also serves as a reminder of the high standards both players are held to.
England will face the Netherlands in the semifinals on July 10, and Kane will be looking to rediscover his form in front of goal. If he can replicate his usual scoring prowess, England may just have a chance at ending their 58-year wait for a major trophy.