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Harry Kane Shines For England As Ronaldo Misfires

Harry Kane Shines For England As Ronaldo Misfires
France 24 Thursday 18 June 2026, 12:25 UTC By James VASINA 1 min read
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Harry Kane Shines For England As Ronaldo Misfires Issued on: The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest upset of a team considered to be among the favourites to win the tournament.

Harry Kane Shines For England As Ronaldo Misfires Issued on: The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest upset of a team considered to be among the favourites to win the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't get a shot on target and questions are being raised over how much time he should be given in games.
Harry Kane Shines (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Ronaldo (PERSON) The Three Lions (ORG) World Cup (EVENT) Croatia (LOCATION) Thomas Tuchel's (PERSON) Portugal (LOCATION) the Democratic Republic of Congo (LOCATION) Cristiano Ronaldo (PERSON)
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