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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

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England's forward Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group L match v Croatia at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 17, 2026.[AFP]

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford, with five minutes to go, ensured a winning start for Thomas Tuchel's side after Croatia had fought back to level at 2-2.

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