The criticism of England's captain does not withstand the slightest scrutiny

England star Harry Kane is set to face some serious competition for the 2026 World Cup golden boot with Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe already having made strong…

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all scored multiple goals in their opening World Cup games – and England’s captain was watching

Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2.

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The England captain opened his 2026 World Cup account with a penalty and a header in Dallas on Wednesday

Harry Kane scores twice as England and Croatia draw 2-2 at half-time in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Harry Kane scored a 12th-minute penalty to give England an early lead against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener, boosting his Ballon d'Or credentials.

Harry Kane scored twice against Croatia in his 12th World Cup appearance, tying Gary Lineker as England's all-time top scorer in the tournament.

Harry Kane netted a brace as England began their World Cup Group L campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday.

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

The meeting was a repeat of the 2018 semi-final, which Croatia won 2-1 after extra-time, although England have since had the edge against one of the older squads at the tournament…

England triumphs 4-2 over Croatia in their World Cup opener, with Kane scoring twice and Bellingham and Rashford also netting.

Harry Kane scores twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also net, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 opener.

England played with an unexpected freedom as it bypassed a tough opponent.

Harry Kane scores twice as England defeat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, launching their title assault with a strong performance.

Harry Kane tied England's all-time World Cup goal record, scoring in a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia during a Group L match in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half against Croatia to earn the FIFA Man of the Match award in England's 2026 World Cup group-stage victory.

England skipper Harry Kane scored two goals as his side opened their 2026 World Cup campaign in Dallas on Wednesday night with a pulsating 4-2 victory over an initially stubborn…

England got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they beat Croatia 4-2 thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute…

June 17 : Harry Kane’s feat of equalling of Gary Lineker’s England World Cup scoring record with two goals in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Croatia shows the captain is going into the…