Harry Kane roared to the top of the Golden Boot running in the World Cup with five goals in his first two games at the World Cup as England routed Panama with a stunning first half performance to beat them 6-1 to qualify for the knockout phase in style.
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Harry Kane saves England blushes with injury time winner to beat difficult Tunisia in Volgograd
Harry Kane’s injury time winner secured three vital points for England as they kick off their World Cup 2018 campaign in Russia against Tunisia with a win.
Kane’s opening goal was cancelled out by Ferjani Sassi’s penalty on a night when few decisions went their way until the England captain popped up with an injury time winner to break Tunisian hearts as England collected all three points in the opening match of a tournament for the first time since 2006 in Germany.
Marcus Rashford knocks on door for England starting place with wonder goal against Costa Rica
ENGLAND 2, COSTA RICA 0
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford’s scintillating display against Costa Rica could have catapulted him into England’s starting line up for their opening World Cup game against Tunisia.
Footballing talent factories
Following the confirmation of every nation’s 23 man World Cup squad on Monday, the data analysts at BetVictor have analysed the career history of every player on their way to Russia to determine which club does the best job in nurturing youth talent.
England squad numbers have been revealed and could offer a clue to Gareth Southgate’s plans
With just one friendly international, against Costa Rica at Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium on Thursday, left before this summer’s World Cup England manager Gareth Southgate has offered some small clues about his strongest side in Russia after the official squad numbers were released.