Kane praises England's buildup as team touches down at training headquarters

Following a thorough training camp in Florida, where England played and won two friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica, the squad has arrived in Kansas City, which will serve as their base for the World Cup tournament, with Harry Kane expressing his satisfaction with the team's "great preparation".

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The team's arrival in the Midwest on Saturday marked a significant step in their journey, as they prepare to face Croatia in their opening match in Arlington, Texas, next Wednesday, with England being one of the favourites to win the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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Kane, the England captain, praised the team's preparation, stating that it had been "top drawer", highlighting the quality of their work, training, and games, as well as the strong bond among the players, which he believes will be crucial in their World Cup campaign.

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The 32-year-old Bayern Munich forward emphasized the importance of the team's togetherness, reconnection, and recovery, all of which he felt were at the "highest level", giving him confidence in the team's readiness for the tournament.

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Now that the squad is in Kansas City, Kane believes they can "start to feel the real World Cup anticipation", with the city set to be their home for the next six weeks, as they look forward to getting started and making the most of their time in the tournament.

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Kane reflected on England's 3-0 win against Costa Rica on Wednesday, describing the performance as "top from start to finish", a promising sign as they prepare to face a tough opponent in their opening match in Group L.

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Croatia, England's first opponent, is a team that Kane acknowledges as "difficult", having proven themselves to be one of the best teams in the tournament in the last two World Cups, and he recognizes the need for England to be ready for the challenge ahead.

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Kane's experience of playing against Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, which ended in a loss for England, serves as a reminder of the team's strength and the need for a strong performance from England.

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Thomas Tuchel, appointed to lead England to their first World Cup victory since 1966, expressed his confidence in the team's readiness, stating that they are "ready to go" and have been adequately prepared, having acclimatized to the conditions and worked hard in their training camp.

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Tuchel noted that the team has been in the country for a while, has worked hard enough, and has been exposed to sufficient heat, putting them in a "good place" as they head into the tournament.

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The other two teams in Group L, alongside England and Croatia, are Ghana and Panama, setting the stage for a competitive and challenging group stage for England.