Kane plays down heat concerns as England builds towards World Cup campaign

 

Final Warm-up Match vs Costa Rica

Bora jogar The Three Lions will play their final warm-up match against Costa Rica on Wednesday in Orlando, Florida. England, ranked No. 4 in the world, will use this fixture as part of their final preparations before the tournament begins.

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Harry Kane on Heat Conditions

England captain Harry Kane said the heat “won’t be a factor” for his team at the World Cup, pointing to their training schedule in warm conditions ahead of the tournament. After England’s 1–0 friendly win against New Zealand in Tampa, Florida, he added: “To be honest, I don’t think the heat’s been too bad.”

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Friendly Win, Goal, and World Cup Preparation

The 32-year-old striker scored the only goal of the match with a header in first-half stoppage time, marking his 67th goal for club and country. Temperatures in Tampa were in the 90s. England will open their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 in Arlington, Texas.