Harry Kane believes that ‘disinterested’ England fans underestimate his contributions.

Harry Kane, the captain of the England football team, feels that fans are beginning to take his remarkable goalscoring achievements for granted, claiming they have become “bored” with his record.

The 31-year-old has made history as England’s all-time leading goal-scorer, netting 69 goals in 103 matches. He aims to add to this impressive tally when the Three Lions face Albania at Wembley this Friday in their opening qualifier for the 2026 World Cup under new manager Thomas Tuchel.

In addition to his national team exploits, Kane has made an impact at Bayern Munich, scoring 76 goals in just 82 appearances for the German powerhouse.

The former Tottenham Hotspur striker believes that fans would still be more energised about his scoring prowess if he were younger, suggesting that their familiarity with his achievements has dampened the excitement.

“It’s akin to the era when Ronaldo and Messi were racking up unbelievable numbers; if they scored 40 goals one season instead of 50, people would consider it a ‘poor season’,” he remarked during a pre-match press conference.

“Supporters take it for granted, and perhaps this is true for England as well. I’ve netted 69 goals, and when you score against teams like Albania or Latvia, there’s an expectation that it should happen, so it doesn’t get as much attention.”

“If I were 25 and producing the same results, the buzz around me might be quite different now. It’s just part of the landscape in football; I’ve noticed it with other players as they reach their 30s.”

“Perhaps fans become a bit fatigued with your performances, but I’m certainly not tired of it. I’m eager for these matches and what’s to come.”

Kane’s scoring for England has not yet translated into winning a major trophy, with the nation still awaiting its first significant silverware since lifting the 1966 World Cup.

However, his contributions to Bayern Munich have propelled the team to the Champions League quarter-finals and on the verge of the Bundesliga title, potentially placing Kane in the running for the prestigious Ballon d’Or, awarded to the world’s best footballer.

“Just being part of a club like Bayern Munich has significantly boosted my confidence and sense of responsibility,” he noted.

“I feel that I’ve definitely improved, and perhaps the ‘aura’ surrounding me as a player is gaining more respect now, given that I’m competing in high-stakes matches.”

“I experienced that last season when I scored over 40 goals, but obviously, I wasn’t in the running for the Ballon d’Or since we didn’t secure any team trophies… To contend for such accolades, you need a solid tally of team trophies and likely 40 goals, but that’s certainly a possibility this season.”

“It’s something I would relish striving to achieve.”