Tuchel says Kane fit for England World Cup opener

Thomas Tuchel states Harry Kane is in top shape and ready to lead England at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich striker has shown peak physical condition in this week’s training. Their first warm‑up match is against New Zealand in Miami on Saturday. Kane’s recent season in Germany has been described as brilliant, restoring confidence after previous fitness concerns at major tournaments. Tuchel highlighted the striker’s sharpness and readiness for the tournament’s demands. England have moved to Florida to acclimatise to the expected heat. The squad trains at a pre‑tournament base in West Palm Beach under testing conditions. The preparation aims to mitigate the intense heat expected at the World Cup. Tuchel expects the conditioning to help England perform from the tournament start.