Maybe there was too much brandy in the Christmas pudding. Perhaps it’s the sherry talking (hic!) But after another week in which Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling were the standout players in the Premier League, next summer’s World Cup is starting to look much more appealing for England fans.
Yes, I can hear the groans from here. But come on – ‘tis the season to be jolly. And it’s possible that this might be the only opportunity to feel truly optimistic about Russia 2018 before the ghosts of metatarsals past rears its ugly head.
You don't need to dress this fact in tinsel and baubles to make it shine, however: right now, England boast two of the three top goalscorers in the Premier League.
tosikrsz
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unbeaten
Caeeilnpy
3
It's true think England will win the world cup yes
bayern111
4
England has better chances to win the world cup than the previous ones
Acktar
6
The world cup will be a great tournament to determine where Kane really stands among the top players. Good luck to the England national team
Blueboy15
3
Raheem Sterling will Shine
Kopcdktyz
3
false hope,guadiola and pochettino won't be there
neymarjr19
3
Kane is amazing
deevyn
3
Ohh.. I'm real and spurs fans...
That's nice
tluangtei
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Not really. Am a Real Madrid fan for life✌✌✌ ♥
Ohh.. I'm real and spurs fans...
deevyn
3
Let's see how far he would take England next year.
deevyn
2
I think you are the spurs fans..... Right
Not really. Am a Real Madrid fan for life✌✌✌ ♥
tluangtei
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Me too
I think you are the spurs fans..... Right
jeersure
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We won¿t be facing Salah in the group stages, unless he¿s changed nationality from Egyptian to Tunisian. I am optimistic though, as I always am.
deevyn
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Thanks for your reply me.. Yeah I hope he can get golden boot..
Me too
Puedilpruy
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hahahaha england 😂😂😂
lopegood
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England needs creators. Has anyone thought about who¿s going to create from those players to score? Intelligent dribblers and passers with vision are the creators of football and England doesn¿t have anyone in the current team that does that. Are we going to depend on Henderson and Dyer? England needs a Messi, Coutinho, Ineista, Fabregas, Hazard type of players for those players to shine. I feel England should talk Rooney out of international retirement and take a risk of Patrick Roberts, his dribbling ability can be devastating and is a riskier option, but when has playing safe paid well for England, take risks Southgate. Having said this, Alli had a fine game for Tottenham laying in 3 assists in Tottenham game, but the opposition defense was horrendous and I doubt teams in the world cup will provide England this luxury.
ready2
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Lovely to see England win the World Cup First must drop Hart Coach must not scare from any player England have excellent players I have the feelings will be in the last 4 teams Come on England
keaiae
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If all our players were Kane or sterling quality then yes. But unfortunately we have players like Jordan Henderson, Eric dier and jake Livermore near the setup, all of which would be lucky to make the San Marino team....
leadership
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My son was mocked for believing in Father Christmas yet millions of English fans still believe they can win the World Cup and don't even get me started on Grown up Tottenham fans believing this season will be their season every year.
LovePSG
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Here we go again. They might look like world beaters in the premier league but for whatever reason, they just can't seem to transfer it when wearing an England shirt.
aguillon
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No chance because none of them pass to each other And then dopey Chamberlain and man u players never lifts there heads up off the ground .
exampleen
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Sterling will never be deemed good enough for the England fans.
development
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If we couldn't win anything with cole, Neville, Ferdinand, terry, beckham, lampard, gerrard, cole, Owen and Rooney then we will never win anything ever again.
shiaweek
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only if we can borrow de bruyne and silva
LovePSG
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It's always the same old story pre-worldcup. Put them on a pedestal and.....the rest is history!
tluangtei
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The race for the Golden boot has already begun.!
Thanks for your reply me.. Yeah I hope he can get golden boot..
deevyn
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Hattrick kane... He deserve golden boot... Kane good luck with the new game....
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The race for the Golden boot has already begun.!
deevyn
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Kane the next Wayne Rooney of his generation
LukaAustralia
4
Kane, Sterling, Rashford, Alli...
deevyn
0
Kane is the one that would surely take England to glory next year, sterling can just assist him.
LukaAustralia
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Considering it is in Russia, it is definetely going to be tense.
mdayat10
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These player have super powers: kane, steerling, aguero, lukaku, rooney...
Rayhan-Rahim
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It hasn't always been about individuals in the national team, it has always been about the coach and the formation according the players, there haven't been a coach who can unite individual players to perform as a team
Arjun888
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England will hardly go through Group Stage
RonaldoSumit
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Yes they will...
tluangtei
2
Hattrick kane... He deserve golden boot... Kane good luck with the new game....
vamosrahul
2
England doesn't perform at the world stage. World Cup is a different thing entirely where the best from other countries are gathered too. English press always magnify their players beyond their performance thus making them fizzling out at big events. We saw their performance during the qualifying stage. And especially, during the European Nations cup. So, nothing different.
U r 100% correct
Faith丶Dream
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Kane improved a lot！ amazing！I expect you play well in2018WC
Sunny⚽️
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If he can consistently find his club form in an England shirt (remains to be seen) then over the next decade Harry Kane could become the most important English Striker EVER. He could surpass Hurst, Lineker, Owen, Shearer and Rooney.
Nigeria107436
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England doesn't perform at the world stage. World Cup is a different thing entirely where the best from other countries are gathered too. English press always magnify their players beyond their performance thus making them fizzling out at big events. We saw their performance during the qualifying stage. And especially, during the European Nations cup. So, nothing different.
Felix1677
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stop lol