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Harry Kane is already striking fear into his opponents before a ball has even been kicked in England's World Cup opener. Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car has showered the Three Lions captain with praise, admitting the striker's intelligence makes him one of the most difficult players to nullify in world football.

Raul Asencio has officially joined the 'Mourinhismo' bandwagon, insisting that Jose Mourinho’s return is exactly what Real Madrid need to reclaim domestic supremacy from Barcelona. The young defender believes the Portuguese tactician’s unique brand of intensity will transform the squad just as it did during his first stint.

Harry Kane has never made a secret of his desire to swap the football pitch for the gridiron, and now one of the NFL's biggest stars has given the England captain his seal of approval. Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey, who made a similar transition from professional soccer, believes the Three Lions legend possesses the "elite" striking ability required to reach the top of American football.

We’ve got three England vs Croatia predictions for this World Cup Group L encounter on Wednesday, 17 June.

Three Portugal vs DR Congo predictions for their first World Cup group game on Wednesday evening, including value on the player assist bet.

Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes have been generating plenty of transfer speculation at Newcastle, with Magpies legend Chris Waddle - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - urging the midfield duo to be “man enough” to state their future intentions in public. The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City are said to be sniffing around a couple of proven Premier League performers.

Eberechi Eze has declared he will not abandon his trademark stuttered penalty run-up if called upon to take a spot-kick for England at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the pain of a recent miss in the Champions League final with Arsenal, the playmaker remains steadfast in his approach ahead of the tournament in North America.

Federico Chiesa is reportedly ready to fight for his future at Liverpool following the departure of Arne Slot. Despite a frustrating spell on Merseyside that saw him marginalised under the previous regime, the Italian international is determined to make his mark under the incoming leadership of Andoni Iraola.

We have three Belgium and Egypt predictions for their Group G clash, including a second half verdict.

Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defence of England team-mate Jude Bellingham, admitting he finds it "hard to read" the constant media scrutiny aimed at the Real Madrid superstar. The veteran midfielder believes Bellingham possesses a unique "X-factor" that will be vital for England's 2026 World Cup hopes in North America.

Jude Bellingham may have been billed as a generational talent, but David James has told GOAL why England are right to treat the Real Madrid superstar in the same manner as Glenn Hoddle and Paul Gascoigne. The Three Lions have not always built around their most gifted players, with Thomas Tuchel seemingly adopting that stance again in 2026.

Manchester United are finally set to open their doors to the world after confirming a record-breaking agreement for an Amazon Prime 'All or Nothing' docuseries. The fly-on-the-wall production will capture the 2026-27 campaign as the club enters a new era under the leadership of Michael Carrick and the INEOS sporting department.

Ousmane Dembele is reportedly on the verge of committing his long-term future to Paris Saint-Germain following a period of unprecedented success at the Parc des Princes. The French winger has become the cornerstone of a side that has established true dominance on both the domestic and European stages.

Barcelona love an entertaining playmaker - having seen Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi grace their books - and Frank Leboeuf has told GOAL that Rayan Cherki could go on to forge an “insane” attack alongside Lamine Yamal at Camp Nou. The French midfielder is currently starring for Manchester City, but a future switch to La Liga cannot be ruled out.

Crystal Palace have moved decisively to secure their next managerial appointment, reaching an agreement with ex-Lens head coach Pierre Sage. The Frenchman, who led Lens to the Coupe de France title and a runners-up finish in Ligue 1 last season, is set to succeed Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park on a three-year contract.

Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro has signed a new contract ahead of the 2026-27 season, ending any hopes of a summer transfer for reported suitors Manchester City and Real Madrid. The Spaniard, who initially joined the club from Sporting CP in January 2023, has committed his future to Spurs through to 2031.

We’ve got three Spain vs Cabo Verde predictions for this World Cup fixture on Monday, 15 June.