England Player Ratings: Where are the goals coming from to help Harry Kane?

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Harry Kane is breaking records and enjoying what could be a Ballon d’Or-winning season.

England’s Captain Marvel is up to 53 goals across all competitions for Bayern Munich and looks to be in the form of his life.

So, any question about where England’s goals are going to come from should be prefaced by remembering Thomas Tuchel has the hottest striker in world football right now.

But Tuesday marks 50 days until England’s first game of the World Cup against Croatia on June 17, and goals have suddenly become a concern.

The issue runs deeper because if, as expected, England use a 4-2-3-1 system, then the supply line and also who else is going to score becomes a real worry.

Bukayo Saka has 11 in total for club and country, but only two in this calendar year, which has been very stop-start because of injuries.

Marcus Rashford has 14 but just three since the end of January. Anthony Gordon has 18, but his goals have been as rare as his starts in recent weeks, as his mind may be elsewhere.

Jarrod Bowen might just be in the best form as he tries singlehandedly to drag West Ham to safety. But even he has not scored in the Premier League since January 31. He has been reliable when it comes to assists.

Noni Madueke is having a sticky time at Arsenal, Morgan Rogers has managed just two goals in the Premier League in 2026 and Jude Bellingham has yet to score since coming back from a hamstring injury.

This has become a serious worry for England boss Tuchel, who has yet to decide really on who goes as back-up to Kane, let alone who is going to create and score the goals to make his team a potent force.

It is not just about stats either. You know when teams flow and look as if they will create and score. There are too many players around the England set-up who look tired, fatigued and out of form after a gruelling season.

Suddenly, Tuchel might have to look at different options like Bowen - who is at least playing well - on the right. Bellingham could be fresh, which is one bonus after his injury.

But England have some serious issues to solve when it comes to goals - even if they have arguably the most lethal striker on the planet right now.

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Here, Cross gives his latest verdict on the players he saw live this week - Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Leeds in the FA Cup semi final - and the squad overall.

There’s the chance to have your say in the article - so get involved.

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Match rating: 8/10

Solid display at the heart of Chelsea’s defence. He was strong in the air, had pace on the ground and read danger signs.

Current form: 8/10

Having been out for a month with injury, this is a big month for him. He looked back into the groove at Wembley after Chelsea’s dreadful run of form.

England squad rating: 8/10

Tuchel really likes him. Wanted him for Bayern Munich. Rates him highly. I think he goes along with John Stones, Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi.

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Match rating: 6/10

A late substitute with the game already stretched and very hard to judge anything from it.

Current form: 7/10

The most important thing here is that he is back to fitness and playing, having missed the Brighton game. I like the fact that he has worn the armband recently, as that shows that he is growing in stature.

England squad rating: 8/10

Edging ahead of Phil Foden, but there’s plenty of competition. But, increasingly, it feels like he goes if he can prove he is fit.

Match rating: 6/10

Had a big-headed chance which he could not take, and did not get many other openings.

Current form: 7/10

Has been in decent form and been a key part of Leeds’ decent run which has seen them push towards safety.

England squad rating: 5/10

His chance has surely gone with that headed opportunity at Wembley. Others ahead of him now in the race to be Harry Kane’s deputy.

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