Pickford names Kane his toughest opponent

Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has named Harry Kane as the toughest striker he has ever come up against.

Speaking to Everton's official YouTube channel in 2024, Pickford was asked who he feels is the toughest player he's ever played against. "Toughest opponent I've faced?" he pondered. "It's hard as a goalkeeper, that. As a finisher, I'd say Harry Kane."

The England striker has scored 543 goals in 661 career games for club and country. The shot-stopper, who has over 90 caps for his country, has trained with Kane for years at St George's Park, and will be well aware of the Bayern Munich forward's quality and prowess.

Kane has also scored 16 career goals against Everton, many of which will have come against Pickford. Pickford is currently enjoying a fruitful start to the season with Everton, keeping six clean sheets across all competitions so far.

Interestingly, there have been reports in recent months that Bayern Munich are eyeing a move for Pickford, meaning he could soon be playing alongside Kane for both club and country.