Thierry Henry issued a public apology to Harry Kane and bestowed upon him the new moniker 'Sir Harry' after the England captain scored twice to overturn a 1-0 deficit against DR Congo in the World Cup. Speaking on FOX Sports, the Arsenal legend praised Kane's all-around performance, which included a header and a stunning strike from the edge of the box.
Kane's Double Saves England from Defeat
England trailed 1-0 after conceding an early goal in the seventh minute. With 15 minutes remaining, Kane equalised with a header inside the penalty area. He then secured the win by rifling a shot into the top corner from outside the box, keeping England's World Cup hopes alive. The victory was crucial for Thomas Tuchel's side, who had struggled to create chances before Kane's intervention.
Henry's Apology and Praise
Henry, who played for Arsenal, Tottenham's North London rivals, said: 'You know what, I like to stay in my lane, and I'm going to respect the rules of your country. But from now I'm going to call him Sir Harry Kane. Because what he has done today...you guys were looking for answers. He by himself was the answer. And I'm not just talking about the goals, because you know the goals are going to go there.' Henry noted Kane's defensive work, including a run where he tracked back to stop a counter-attack and then started another attack. He concluded: 'I don't even know what to say any more about Harry Kane. And you know, I'm not too much, with the Tottenham thing with Arsenal...but from now on, I'm going to call him Sir Harry Kane. And please. I know I don't have that power. That's just a personal thing. Well done England, because it was always going to be difficult against DR Congo. We said it. But when you have Harry Kane, anything is possible. Sir Harry, sorry.'
Ibrahimovic Joins in Tribute
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, also a FOX Sports pundit, added: 'Listen, this England, I just said it. Harry Kane. He did three things, two goals and the one run he did that Thierry said, that says everything about how much he means for this team. We talk about Messi, Argentina, France, with Mbappe, but they've had superstars. We talk about Haaland for Norway. But when it comes to England, it's all about Harry Kane. And Thierry, you don't have the power to call him Sir Harry Kane, but I have. Sir Harry Kane is England. And the way he performed today, he needs to continue like that if this England is going to have a chance.'
Next Challenge: Mexico in Round of 16
England's next match is against co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in the round of 16. It promises to be the toughest test of the Thomas Tuchel era so far, according to reports. Kane will be expected to lead the line once again as England aim to progress further in the tournament.
