Harry Kane has yet to open his account at the 2022 World Cup but he has contributed in a big way for Gareth Southgate's England side. Topping Group B as the Three Lions scored nine goals, the Tottenham man assisted three of the strikes, including two in their opener against Iran.
The 29-year-old's failure to score has been a big talking point over the past week or so, with some even calling for the Three Lions boss to rest his captain for the Wales game. Chances were at a premium for Kane in the 3-0 win but he did tee up Phil Foden for a simple finish after a brilliant ball across the face of goal.
Marcus Rashford was on the lips of all fans after his double in the victory, and Patrice Evra believes Southgate has a good combination on his hands in the in-form Manchester United striker and Kane. As well as discussing Rashford, the former French international also compared Kane with France star Kylian Mbappe and outlined the major difference between the two when it comes to the team.
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"The way Rashford started the season with Man United - he was smiling. I'm seeing Rashford smiling again, I feel his energy and anger when he celebrates. Before when he scored, you felt like he was a little bit bored. Now, I can feel the full Rashford," explained Evra when speaking to Betfair about Rashford and Kane.
"Ten Hag is doing a great job with him. The way Rashford runs without the ball, his movement, that's when we say Rashford is a top, quality striker. The problem wasn't about Rashford's ability, the problem was mentally. We don't know what happens behind the scenes, but I'm sure off the field, he had some issues.
"You can see now he's really balanced in his head and he's focused on football. Rashford has found a way to prioritise football more than anything. But I'm not surprised - what a player.
"Rashford will go for the Golden Boot. Harry Kane is more focused on Tottenham or England than scoring a goal. What a combination with Rashford and Kane. Kane is a team player.
"If I compare Kane and Mbappe, Mbappe is less of a team player, he will perform with his ability and do his own thing. Kane will make sure the team around him will function 100%, even without him scoring a goal. So we should also give a lot of credit to Kane."
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