Madueke highlights Bellingham and Kane's importance for England

Noni Madueke, an English forward, emphasized the crucial roles of midfielder Jude Bellingham and striker Harry Kane for the national team. Speaking at a press conference in Kansas City, Madueke stated that both players have been the "most decisive" for England.

"I think they have been the most decisive," Madueke said, acknowledging how both players embrace responsibility. He specifically praised Bellingham's "unstoppable" performance in the last game and reiterated everyone's awareness of Kane's goal-scoring prowess. "I am very happy that they are playing their best football, and we hope this continues in the knockout stages because we need them," the Arsenal player added.

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I think they have been the most decisive.

The team is preparing for their upcoming match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta. Madueke described the game as potentially difficult, cautioning against underestimating any opponent and noting that their next adversary possesses strengths they will aim to exploit.

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I am very happy that they are playing their best football, and we hope this continues in the knockout stages because we need them.

Addressing the stadium conditions, Madueke mentioned his experience there with Chelsea in the Club World Cup last year. He believes the open or closed roof will not make a difference, with temperatures around 19-20 degrees Celsius ensuring the pitch will be in "perfect condition."

England aims to secure a spot in the round of 16, a stage they have reached in every World Cup since their return in 1998. In the group stage, under coach Thomas Tuchel, they topped their group by defeating Croatia 4-2, drawing 0-0 with Ghana, and beating Panama 2-0. Harry Kane, with three goals in these matches, became England's all-time leading World Cup scorer, surpassing Gary Lineker.

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will be in perfect condition.