England captain Harry Kane has declared that the upcoming World Cup represents his best career opportunity to lift the trophy.
Speaking after a behind-closed-doors friendly in West Palm Beach, Florida, where England defeated Miami United FC 6-0, Kane expressed strong confidence in the team's prospects.
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“The World Cup, for me, is the pinnacle of any career,” Kane said.
“This is my third tournament now and I’ll probably just say, the shape I’m in and coming off the season I’ve had, it’s probably the best opportunity I’ll get in my career to win the World Cup.”
The 31-year-old forward enters the tournament after scoring 61 goals for Bayern Munich during the European club season.
He also acknowledged the personal significance of the event.
“It could be your last because you never know what happens in football,” Kane added.
“I feel in my prime, as fit as I’ve ever felt, that hunger is there.”
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Friendly Match Details
The secret friendly allowed manager Thomas Tuchel to evaluate his broader squad. Established stars like Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Declan Rice did not participate.
Striker Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick, including a notable long-range goal. Jordan Henderson also found the net, alongside teenagers Rio Ngumoha and Ethan Nwaneri.
The match continued England's warm-up schedule following a 3-0 official friendly victory against Costa Rica in Orlando.
Ngumoha and Nwaneri are scheduled to return home as they are not part of the final 26-man roster.
The remainder of the team will transition to Texas for competitive play.
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England opens its Group L campaign against Croatia at the Dallas Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, followed by group stage fixtures against Ghana and Panama.
