England v Argentina: Harry Kane aims for World Cup glory as Will Keane looks to find a club
The article contrasts the career trajectories of Harry Kane, who is preparing for a World Cup, and Will Keane, whose professional path was derailed by a severe knee injury in 2012. It highlights the role of timing and luck in professional sports careers.
Why it matters
It offers a human-interest perspective on the fragility of professional athletic careers and the long-term impact of injuries.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Harry Kane (facing camera) congratulates Will Keane on scoring one of his two goals in a 5-0 win for England Under-19s against Slovenia. Five days later, Keane injured his knee and didn't play again for 16 months
Chief football news reporter Published 15 July 2026, 08:39 BST It was one of those sliding doors moments that arise so often in professional sport.
At the time, of England's two strikers for the Under-19s European Championship qualifier with Switzerland in May 2012, Will Keane seemed most likely to eventually be preparing for a World Cup semi-final this week, not Harry Kane.
"I'd never had any setbacks at that point," says Keane in a fascinating chat with BBC Sport.
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