Kane has been the defining player of a successful era but that has run its course | Barney Ronay

"It was heartbreaking because of the way Kane reached down to pump the accelerator, and just found nothing, a man suddenly running backwards through time, wind chimes tinkling."

"England have gained some sparky young players. Most significantly they have also shed the idea of themselves as doomed to carry Kane as an immovable weight."

"With England setting the goal of winning the World Cup in two years, they aren't going to do this with a centre-forward who basically can't move any more."

"The past week has brought a feistier Kane, out there dropping truth bombs in front of the radio mics, indicating a potential change in his outlook and role."

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