Uncapped £50m Premier League star tipped to be Harry Kane's England replacement

Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap, who joined from Chelsea for up to £50m this summer, is being tipped as a long-term successor to Harry Kane in the England squad.

Liam Delap has impressed since his summer move to Nottingham Forest, scoring twice in a 3-1 victory over his former club Manchester City. The 23-year-old has netted three goals in nine Premier League matches and is drawing comparisons to Harry Kane as a potential future England number nine.

Delap arrived at the City Ground in a deal worth up to £50m after a difficult spell at Chelsea, where injuries and limited playing time hampered his progress. He previously starred for Ipswich Town in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring 12 league goals before Chelsea activated his £30m release clause.

TalkSPORT pundit Max Scott has made the case for Delap to eventually replace Kane in the England setup, praising his raw ability and all-round contributions. While Delap remains uncapped, he has represented England at youth level and was part of the Under-19 side that won the 2022 European Championship.

Delap said his focus is on performing week by week for Forest, with international recognition to follow if he maintains his form.