Kane feels fans are 'bored' of his goal-scoring feats

England captain Harry Kane believes his prolific goal-scoring record is no longer appreciated, suggesting that fans have grown "bored" of his consistency for the national team.

The 31-year-old, England's all-time leading scorer with 69 goals in 103 appearances, is set to lead the Three Lions in their first match under new head coach Thomas Tuchel as they begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against Albania at Wembley on 21 March.

Kane has also been in outstanding form for Bayern Munich, scoring 76 goals in just 82 games, yet he feels that his achievements no longer generate the excitement they once did.

Speaking ahead of England's qualifier, Kane compared his situation to football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, whose extraordinary numbers became so routine that fans no longer found them remarkable.

"It's like when Ronaldo and Messi were throwing these crazy numbers out there and the next season they'd score 40 goals instead of 50, and it was like they were having a bad season," Kane said in a press conference.

"People take it for granted, and maybe it's the same with England. I've scored 69 goals, but when you score against teams like Albania or Latvia, people just expect it, so it's not spoken about as much.

"If I was 25 now and doing what I'm doing, the excitement around me would maybe be a little different."

Kane acknowledged that ageing players often experience a shift in perception, even as they maintain their standards.

"I've seen it happen with other players in their 30s. Maybe people just get a little bit bored of what you do, but I'm certainly not bored. I'm excited for these games and the ones ahead."

Despite his international goal tally, Kane has yet to deliver a major trophy for England, with the country still waiting for its first since the 1966 World Cup. However, his contributions for Bayern have been crucial in their push for the Bundesliga title and Champions League success, potentially putting him in contention for the Ballon d'Or.

"Being at a club like Bayern Munich has helped push me on even more, in terms of confidence and responsibility," he said. "I feel like I've definitely improved, and maybe the 'aura' around me as a player is more respected now, because I'm playing in big games and big nights."

Kane admitted that individual awards like the Ballon d'Or require team success, something that eluded him at Tottenham.

"I scored over 40 goals last season, but I was never going to win the Ballon d'Or because we didn't win the team trophies," he said. "To be considered, you need to win enough team trophies and probably score 40-odd goals. That is a possibility this season, and it's something I'd love to achieve."