"Will give everything we've got": Harry Kane's special message before England's FIFA World Cup opener against Croatia
Dallas, June 17
England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has shared a message ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia, expressing excitement, pride and determination as he prepares to lead the team onto the field.
England will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in Group L against Croatia at the Dallas Stadium in Dallas, US, on Thursday (as per Indian Standard Time).
In an X post, Kane spoke about the honour of representing England at another World Cup and the responsibility that comes with wearing the national jersey on football's biggest stage.
"Can't wait to lead our team out at another World Cup! Excited to get on the pitch tomorrow with the boys! I know we'll have incredible support out here and at home! We will give everything we've got!" the England skipper wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been called into England's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad as Newcastle United's Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a calf injury ahead of England's opening match against Croatia on Wednesday (local time) in Arlington, according to the England Football website.
"Arrangements are now being made for the Chelsea defender to make the journey to the team's basecamp in Kansas City, while the rest of the squad will head to Dallas, Texas, for the Three Lions' opening group fixture against Croatia on Wednesday," England Football said in a statement on Tuesday.
Livramento picked up the injury during training on Sunday, and subsequent scans and medical tests on Monday confirmed that he would be unable to take part in the tournament. Chalobah will travel to the Three Lions' base camp in Kansas City, while the rest of the squad will move on to Dallas, Texas, for England's game against Croatia.
FIFA regulations allow participating teams to replace an outfield player up to 24 hours before their opening fixture.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an Indian who loves football, I'm always rooting for England. Kane is such a dedicated captain. The World Cup is the ultimate stage and I'm so excited for this tournament! 🇮🇳⚽️
Typical English media hyping them up again. Kane is world-class, yes. But Croatia has Modric and they always punch above their weight. Ab tak toh England ka kuch nahi hua (till now England hasn't achieved anything). 🤷♂️
Love the passion from Kane. He's a leader who actually cares. Tough break for Livramento—getting injured before your first World Cup is brutal. Best of luck to Chalobah stepping in.
I remember watching the last World Cup here in India at 1:30am. The time difference is mad. But for football, we stay awake. England vs Croatia is always a tense match—2018 semi-final vibes! 🇮🇳⚽️
Kane's message is proper leadership. But England's defense always worries me. Croatia will test them. Still, I'd love to see an India-England friendly someday—can you imagine the atmosphere in Kolkata? 🤩
So excited for the World Cup! Kane
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