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Harry Kane prepares for World Cup following strong performance against New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 10:55 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Harry Kane prepares for World Cup following strong performance against New Zealand

Summary

Harry Kane expressed confidence in his form ahead of the World Cup, noting that he feels he is in the form of his life. During a recent friendly, England defeated New Zealand 1-0, with Kane scoring his 67th goal of the season. The team is gearing up for their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17. England's preparations include a final friendly against Costa Rica this Wednesday, with manager Thomas Tuchel assessing team performance and fitness in the heat.

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•Kane scored in England's 1-0 win over New Zealand.
•The World Cup begins for England on June 17 against Croatia.
•England's warm-ups include a friendly match against Costa Rica on June 10.
•Kane aims to lead by example as team captain.
•Tuchel focused on squad performance during the friendly.

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10:55 AMYahoo Sports — England's Kane: I feel in the form of my life ahead of World Cup

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Harry Kane feels in the form of his life as England’s free-scoring skipper counts down the days until the World Cup. Thomas Tuchel’s men are looking to add a second star to their shirts after Gareth Southgate led them to within a whisker of matching Alf Ramsey’s heroes of 1966.
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