Kane is expected to score more goals and says the pressure makes him pursue better performance

England will host Albania at Wembley Stadium in the first round of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers. England captain Kane said that the high expectations and pressure from the outside world have become another motivation and made him constantly pursue better performance.

The 31-year-old English star Kane has contributed 21 goals for Bayern Munich in the 2024/25 Bundesliga so far, and has scored 10 goals in the Champions League, helping Kompany's team advance to the quarterfinals.

As for the England national team, Kane has scored 69 goals so far. But unfortunately, Kane has not won a championship in any major competition.

England captain Kane said in an interview, "Playing for a club like Bayern Munich has further improved my confidence and sense of responsibility. Sometimes when playing in such a team, you can get a lot of scoring opportunities and are expected to score 30 to 40 goals every season. This pressure will become my motivation, which also makes me perform well."

"I feel like I've gotten better, I've improved technically, and maybe my presence as a player is more respected than before. After all, I'm now playing in big tournaments."

As for the competition for the Ballon d'Or, Kane said, "I scored more than 40 goals last season, but the team didn't win any championships, so the Ballon d'Or was out of my reach. When I was playing for Tottenham Hotspur, I realized that no matter how many goals I scored, I would not be included in the ranks of real competitors unless I won the Premier League or the Champions League. During my time at Tottenham Hotspur, I finished 10th in the Ballon d'Or, which is probably the highest place I could get."

Kane added, “That’s probably what I mean by getting more recognition on a bigger stage. To achieve this, you have to win enough team honors and score more than 40 goals. This season, all of this is possible, and it’s definitely a goal I’m eager to strive for.”