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World Cup: Kane focused on team victory over Golden Boot race

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • England striker Harry Kane scored twice to lead his team to a 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo, advancing England in the World Cup.
  • Kane's goals put him in contention for the Golden Boot award with 5 goals, one behind Kylian Mbappรฉ and Lionel Messi.
  • Despite being in the running for the individual award, Kane stated his ultimate goal is to help England win the World Cup.

England's star striker Harry Kane is once again a contender for the World Cup Golden Boot after scoring two goals in a 2-1 comeback victory against DR Congo. Kane's brace brings his tournament total to five goals, placing him just one behind Kylian Mbappรฉ and Lionel Messi.

Messi, Mbappรฉ are playing very well, and many other players are performing brilliantly, so it's normal for us to be discussed together.

โ€” Harry KaneOn being in contention for the Golden Boot with other star players.

Kane, who won the Golden Boot in 2018, remains focused on the team's success. "Messi and Mbappรฉ are playing very well, and many other players are performing brilliantly, so it's normal for us to be discussed together," he said. "But my ultimate goal is to help England go further in the World Cup, and these two goals today are a step towards that goal."

But my ultimate goal is to help England go further in the World Cup, and these two goals today are a step towards that goal.

โ€” Harry KaneOn his priorities beyond individual awards.

The striker's performance in critical moments highlights his mental fortitude. He attributes his current form to dedicated practice and recovery, stating, "My body is in the best condition of my career. I know the efforts I make every day will pay off at key moments in major competitions."

My body is in the best condition of my career. I know the efforts I make every day will pay off at key moments in major competitions.

โ€” Harry KaneOn his preparation and physical state.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.