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Kane labelled a 'master of the game' by Croatia rival ahead of World Cup clash

Harry Kane is already striking fear into his opponents before a ball has even been kicked in England's World Cup opener. Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car has showered the Three Lions captain with praise, admitting the striker's intelligence makes him one of the most difficult players to nullify in world football.

'He has the talent' - Kane backed to become NFL kicker after soccer career

Harry Kane has never made a secret of his desire to swap the football pitch for the gridiron, and now one of the NFL's biggest stars has given the England captain his seal of approval. Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey, who made a similar transition from professional soccer, believes the Three Lions legend possesses the "elite" striking ability required to reach the top of American football.

England vs Croatia predictions: Three Lions to claim narrow win

We’ve got three England vs Croatia predictions for this World Cup Group L encounter on Thursday, 18 June.

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Eze insists he won't change stuttered penalty run-up after UCL final miss

Eberechi Eze has declared he will not abandon his trademark stuttered penalty run-up if called upon to take a spot-kick for England at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the pain of a recent miss in the Champions League final with Arsenal, the playmaker remains steadfast in his approach ahead of the tournament in North America.

Henderson says Bellingham criticism 'hard to read'

Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defence of England team-mate Jude Bellingham, admitting he finds it "hard to read" the constant media scrutiny aimed at the Real Madrid superstar. The veteran midfielder believes Bellingham possesses a unique "X-factor" that will be vital for England's 2026 World Cup hopes in North America.

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Generational talent? Bellingham gets Hoddle & Gazza treatment

Jude Bellingham may have been billed as a generational talent, but David James has told GOAL why England are right to treat the Real Madrid superstar in the same manner as Glenn Hoddle and Paul Gascoigne. The Three Lions have not always built around their most gifted players, with Thomas Tuchel seemingly adopting that stance again in 2026.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Campbelltown City	14	5	2	7	26	25	1	17	L W L W L
9	West Adelaide	14	4	4	6	28	28	0	16	L W L W L
10	Sturt Lions	14	5	0	9	22	26	-4	15	L L W L L
11	Adelaide Comets	14	3	3	8	17	28	-11	12	W D L W D
12	Para Hills Knights	14	0	2	12	9	58	-49	2	L L L L L

Kane labelled a 'master of the game' by Croatia rival ahead of World Cup clash

'He has the talent' - Kane backed to become NFL kicker after soccer career

England vs Croatia predictions: Three Lions to claim narrow win

Eze insists he won't change stuttered penalty run-up after UCL final miss

Henderson says Bellingham criticism 'hard to read'

Generational talent? Bellingham gets Hoddle & Gazza treatment

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