Tuchel confident ‘sharp’ Kane is in perfect form to lead England at World Cup

• Head coach says Bayern Munich striker is in ‘top shape’

• England face New Zealand in Tampa warmup on Saturday

Thomas Tuchel has said that Harry Kane is in top shape and ready to lead England to glory at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich striker has been short of fitness at previous major tournaments but he has enjoyed a brilliant season in Germany and has looked in peak physical condition in training this week.

England have prepared for the intense heat expected at the World Cup by heading to Florida to acclimatise to the weather and have been working in testing conditions at their pre-tournament base in West Palm Beach.