Gary Neville says Harry Kane is England’s greatest player of all time

'Kane must start against Spain'

Neville also said that Kane is someone who "will not be dropped by Gareth Southgate" because of his value to the squad.

The player turned pundit backed Harry Kane ahead of Sunday's final against Spain despite calls for him to be dropped.

He even admitted that England legend Wayne Rooney shares the same opinion.

Neville said: "I spoke to Wayne Rooney four or five weeks ago before the tournament started and he said Harry Kane is the greatest England player ever."

"That is massive praise from someone who has been around the block with England in Rooney."

He added: "I wouldn't fight to disagree with him either. Harry Kane has been absolutely sensational. I always called him gold when he was at Tottenham, you just know full well that he's going to deliver for you. He's a solid character."

Neville went on to say that he suspects Kane could be carrying an injury, potentially explaining his sub par performances at Euro 2024 compared to his usual performances.

"Harry Kane is someone, ultimately at this moment in time, who will not be dropped by Gareth Southgate. I know there is a sense that people think we are better without him, but it wouldn't send a great message to the squad internally. He's very clearly their leader and Southgate has full, total faith in him.

"We've got brilliant players to come off the bench and be able to disrupt a game that is not going well for England."

Harry Kane is England's all time leading goal scorer with 66 goals in 97 appearances for The Three Lions.

England fans will be hoping he can add to that tally on Sunday when they take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final.