13/07/2026 15:41 - Deportes
July 13, 2026 - Just hours before the decisive duel, the captain of the English National Team cooled down rumors of a conflict within the squad.
The buildup to the historic Argentina vs. England semifinal in the 2026 World Cup has all the ingredients of a legendary clash. While British media raised alarms over a supposed tension between manager Thomas Tuchel and rising star Jude Bellingham, the captain and top reference of the squad, Harry Kane, stepped in to calm the waters and give his full backing to the head coach.
When he sees us train, sees the union we have and what we can do... he just wants to see that version of us. He knows better than anyone that it is not that simple; we play against good opponents. He is trying to get the best out of us and we know we can reach a higher level, the 32-year-old forward expressed.
The Bayern Munich striker agreed with Tuchel's view regarding England's collective performance in the tournament. Kane offered a strong self-criticism, acknowledging that the team has not yet shown its best version, although he highlighted the sparks seen in the match against Norway, where they won 2-1 in the quarterfinals thanks to two goals from Bellingham.
At this stage of the tournament you face the best teams in the world. We will face one of the best teams in the world in the semifinal, warned the historic scorer, focusing on the great opportunity they have ahead.
To close, Kane appealed to the pride of a unique generation looking to break a streak of six decades without lifting the ultimate trophy. For context, England (known as the Three Lions) won their only World Cup back in 1966 on home soil, making this an incredibly significant moment for the nation. This is an era of great success for our national team. We have been together for six weeks and have shown an enormous desire to win the title. That is the challenge we have now, the captain concluded.
Source: TN
Alfredo S. Quiroga
