Kane won the Golden Boot at Russia 2018 but is already playing catch-up in Qatar
drought was strategic all along. Expect the deluge to begin against Senegal. That was the message from the England captain, who declared himself injury free and ready to use the experience of the World Cup in Russia and the Euros to time his entry into the race for the golden boot at“In 2018 I felt from a physical and mental perspective I started the tournament great. I used a lot of energy as it went on and felt my form dipped in the latter stages.
“I would love to be sat here with two or three goals but group stages have gone well. I’m going into the knockout stages feeling really good, fit and sharp. I’m as match fit as I’m ever going to feel.feels fine. I had a knock in the first game but it’s getting better day by day, almost don’t feel it at all. I feel I’m playing well. You are judged on goals most as a striker but, as always, I’m a calm individual and focusing on the team. Hopefully I can get off the mark tomorrow.
While Kane has been building slowly, England’s other Harry, Maguire, has excelled at centre-back alongside John Stones, keeping successive clean sheets against the USA and. Since set-pieces are a focus for Senegal, Maguire will arguably be the most influential Harry in Gareth Southgate’s selection. Asked to account for Maguire’s return to form after a disappointing start to the season at Manchester United, where he is no longer an automatic starter, Southgate said: “He’s a good player first and foremost. He knows we have belief in him. He has had huge performances for England in two tournaments where we have made huge progress.
“He has been unfortunate in having change of managers and philosophies, plus injury. So he’s missed time. It’s about confidence with players of his qualities. And we play a way that suits him. He feels the love of the fans, which was brilliant to hear. That has not been the case these past few months. He has helped form a bedrock for this team.”
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