Harry Kane's journey to Germany hasn't yet fulfilled his desire for trophies, but the Euro 2024 final in Berlin offers the England captain a chance to change that narrative dramatically.

Kane scored his 406th career goal to level the score in England's thrilling semi-final victory over the Netherlands, yet he approaches his 31st birthday without a single major trophy. His move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich for £82 million ($105 million) last season saw him net 44 goals in 45 appearances, but collective success eluded him as Bayer Leverkusen claimed a domestic league and cup double, and Bayern were ousted by Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.

A back injury in the decisive leg against Madrid carried over into the Euros, affecting Kane's early performances. Despite this, England, though lackluster at times, have shown remarkable resilience. They needed late goals to come from behind in the knockout rounds against Slovakia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

"We've had to show unbelievable character, resilience, physical strength, mental strength -- we've shown it all but there is still one more to go," Kane remarked. "It's been a tough journey but it's one more. Ninety minutes, 120 minutes, penalties, whatever it takes."

Kane's semi-final exit due to injury saw Ollie Watkins score the winner, but Kane's starting place in the final is secure due to his stellar record. Former England strikers Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer criticized his early tournament performances, but Shearer insists, "Unless Harry Kane is injured, he plays. He's the captain and the record goalscorer. There's no way you can leave him out."

Wayne Rooney, who Kane surpassed as England's top scorer, lauded him as the nation's greatest-ever player. Kane's semi-final goal tied him for the Golden Boot with three goals and made him the highest-scoring European in major tournament knockout stages with nine.

England manager Gareth Southgate praised Kane's leadership, stating, "He's leading the team incredibly well, he's such a positive influence around the camp and guiding young players through everything the squad have had to deal with in the early stages of the tournament."

Kane and Southgate have brought unparalleled consistency to English football, reaching the quarter-finals in all four major tournaments they've participated in together, including three semi-finals and now two finals. England's only prior final appearance was their 1966 World Cup win.

Facing a dynamic Spanish side, England seeks to end a 58-year wait for another major trophy. For Kane, winning Euro 2024 would cap a challenging season and cement his legacy as an England legend.