Harry Kane believes England will start their bid to win Euro in a better place than they were before reaching the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. Gareth Southgate’s side made a surprise run to the Last 4 in Russia three years ago. But there are greater expectations around his vibrant young team as they prepare to kick off their European Championship campaign against Croatia at Wembley on Sunday. 

Croatia ended England’s World Cup hopes in Russia, but Three Lions captain Kane is certain Southgate’s revamped squad are better equipped to go the distance this time. “I’d say so,” Kane told the Official England Podcast when asked if the squad is stronger than in 2018.