Harry Kane shines for England against Mexico in World Cup match

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Harry Kane shines for England against Mexico in World Cup match
Summary

Harry Kane, England's captain, is showcasing impressive fitness as the team prepares for their World Cup match against Mexico today. Kane emphasized the need for his squad to be prepared for a challenging contest, noting that they may need to ‘grind it out’. His prior performance included a standout goal against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, analyzed by Thierry Henry, who praised Kane's striking technique. The game against Mexico is anticipated to be a significant test for England as they pursue World Cup success.

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  • Harry Kane leads England in a World Cup match against Mexico.
  • Kane expressed readiness for a challenging game.
  • Thierry Henry praised Kane's goal-scoring ability.
  • The match is part of England's World Cup campaign.
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The England captain is feeling fitter than ever but warns his team may have to ‘grind it out’ against Mexico Nobody is more qualified than Thierry Henry to talk about finishing, so it was worth paying attention to the former France striker’s analysis of Harry Kane’s second goal against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). “Striking with the inside of the foot, almost wrapping the ball while the body is off-balance, you have to maintain balance at the crucial moment to take the shot,” Henry said on Fox after the game. “Do you know how hard it is to generate power then? At the end of the game? To redirect it like that? If I did that now, I’d break my back.” Continue reading...

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