Two goals, man of the match... but the jury's STILL out on Harry Kane, claims former Germany star - who accuses England captain of going missing in the big games

Kane, 32, spearheaded the Three Lions to a 4-2 victory against Croatia on Wednesday in Dallas with a brace scored before half-time.

Ranked: All 10 of Harry Kane's World Cup goals for England after striker equals Gary Lineker's record

10 goals in three tournaments - one more in North America, and he will stand alone as England's greatest World Cup bagsman.

How German fury inspired England to World Cup turnaround: Fired-up Thomas Tuchel was angry from the start, gave Jordan Pickford and Noni Madueke a rollicking - and his Scouse sidekick had to calm him down!

The German manager's mixture of fiery rage and cold calculation fired up the Three Lions and saw them win their first World Cup match 4-2 - after being level at 2-2 at half-time.

Debutant Baker strikes twice as England make steady start against New Zealand

Highlights from day one of the Second Test between England and New Zealand.

'Dazzling, emphatic... and contenders to win the whole thing!': World's media are wowed by England with even rivals Germany and Argentina backing their chances to win the World Cup after Jude Bellingham starred in Croatia win

It's safe to say England's statement performance and win over Croatia did not go unnoticed by their rivals. Has Thomas Tuchel awoken a sleeping giant?

World Cup 2026: England turn on the style; Fifa denies ticketless fans breached security – live

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