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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Harry Kane ‘pleasantly surprised’ by Thomas Tuchel appointment: ‘He brings a winning mentality’

Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel worked closely together at Bayern Munich - (AP)

Harry Kane has declared that Thomas Tuchel is the best man to win the World Cup for England – but admitted he was shocked when his former Bayern Munich manager was appointed.

Tuchel will begin on 1 January and has an 18-month contract as England manager, taking in the 2026 World Cup.

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