Harry Kane Guest Edits BBC Match of the Day Magazine For a World Cup Special Edition
Wednesday 3 June 2026
England’s captain and all-time leading Three Lions goalscorer Harry Kane has guest edited a special World Cup edition of BBC Match of the Day Magazine, giving readers unprecedented access to one of football’s greatest players.
Harry reflects on his favourite World Cup memories, greatest goals, top teammates and football heroes – sharing in his own words, the highlights of his incredible England career. He also reveals his top tips for inspiring the next generation of players, names the funniest member of the England squad, and opens up about the most challenging defenders he has ever faced.
The England captain emphasises the importance of looking after your mental health, sharing with the magazine’s young readers that “it is okay to not be okay sometimes” and that “we should look after our mental health in the same way we look after our physical health”.
The issue is on sale from 3 June.
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