Wayne Rooney singles out England star who can "destroy" key Argentina players tonight

Wayne Rooney said Harry Kane could “destroy” Argentina’s center-backs in the World Cup semifinal on July 15, 2026, arguing that Kane’s timing and intelligent movement could expose Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero. The former England forward also suggested that if Kane is at his best, Argentina’s defenders would struggle to handle him, calling him “a nightmare” for that type of defender. Rooney framed the matchup as a potential shift toward a specific game plan built around Kane’s ability to draw defenders out of position and run behind. The article notes Spain booked the final the night before, setting up England vs. Argentina as the second semifinal and England’s bid to return to a World Cup final since 1966. It also references the need for a plan against Lionel Messi, who is described as in superb form at age 39.