Harry Kane roared to the top of the Golden Boot running in the World Cup with five goals in his first two games at the World Cup as England routed Panama with a stunning first half performance to beat them 6-1 to qualify for the knockout phase in style.
Match Report
Harry Kane saves England blushes with injury time winner to beat difficult Tunisia in Volgograd
Harry Kane’s injury time winner secured three vital points for England as they kick off their World Cup 2018 campaign in Russia against Tunisia with a win.
Kane’s opening goal was cancelled out by Ferjani Sassi’s penalty on a night when few decisions went their way until the England captain popped up with an injury time winner to break Tunisian hearts as England collected all three points in the opening match of a tournament for the first time since 2006 in Germany.
England won a penalty shootout to defeat the World XI and be crowned Soccer Aid champions
ENGLAND XI 3, WORLD XI 3
(England won 4-3 on penalties)
England were crowned Soccer Aid champions for 2018 following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against the World X1 in front of 71, 965 at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford knocks on door for England starting place with wonder goal against Costa Rica
ENGLAND 2, COSTA RICA 0
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford’s scintillating display against Costa Rica could have catapulted him into England’s starting line up for their opening World Cup game against Tunisia.
Winning World Cup build up for England who defeat Nigeria at Wembley
ENGLAND 2, NIGERIA 1
WINNING breeds confidence and England’s penultimate game before the finals of the World Cup produced an important Wembley victory against Nigeria.
First-half goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane lifted spirits for Gareth Southgate’s side as final preparations are made for their trip to Russia.