World Cup 2018: 5 Things We Learned From England's First Game

5. Kane Really Is World Class

Before the tournament got underway, a lot of talk was focused on Harry Kane. The 24-year-old has proven to be one of the best English strikers the world has seen in recent years, breaking records and setting the striking standard in the Premier League, but questions were still being asked of whether or not he could take his domestic form onto the international stage.

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Especially after an injury curtailed the end of Kane's domestic season, fans worried he might not be in the best shape to make his World Cup bow. The Tottenham man's only other appearance at a major tournament came at Euro 2016, where he was primarily tasked with taking corners and had little influence on England's miserable campaign.

Fortunately for England, Kane was at his brilliant best against Tunisia. He only needed three shots throughout the game to score two fantastic goals and never stopped trying to make things happen for his team.

Kane could even be seen at several points throughout the match dropping deep, collecting passes from defenders and helping out the midfield, bringing teammates into play and attempting to really make his mark on the game. He's set his sights on the Golden Boot award, and if he carries on like this, it might not be an unrealistic expectation.

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