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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jacob Steinberg in Florida

Tuchel confident ‘sharp’ Kane is in perfect form to lead England at World Cup

Harry Kane and his England teammates take part in a training session at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida
Harry Kane (second right) is ‘ready to go’ at the World Cup according to the England head coach, Thomas Tuchel. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA

Thomas Tuchel has said that Harry Kane is in top shape and ready to lead England to glory at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich striker has been short of fitness at previous major tournaments but he has enjoyed a brilliant season in Germany and has looked in peak physical condition in training this week.

England have prepared for the intense heat expected at the World Cup by heading to Florida to acclimatise to the weather and have been working in testing conditions at their pre-tournament base in West Palm Beach.

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