Harry Kane emphasizes World Cup victory as England's primary goal

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Harry Kane emphasizes World Cup victory as England's primary goal
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Harry Kane, captain of the England national soccer team, stated that winning the World Cup is the team's main ambition. In an interview with L’Équipe, Kane highlighted England's recent near-misses in major tournaments, including reaching two Euro finals and a World Cup semi-final of late. With new management under Thomas Tuchel, Kane is optimistic about the future. He aims to secure England's second World Cup title, a feat that eludes the team for sixty years.

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  • Kane wants winning the World Cup to be England's primary target.
  • England reached two Euro finals and a semi-final in recent tournaments.
  • Kane is optimistic about the team's prospects under new manager Thomas Tuchel.
  • England has not won the World Cup since 1966.
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  • 1:25 PMYahoo SportsHarry Kane insists winning the World Cup ‘must be’ England’s goal
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Sixty years after Geoffrey Hurst’s team were crowned champions, can England return to the pinnacle of world football? That, at any rate, is the aim of Harry Kane (32), captain of the Three Lions.“...

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