Gary Neville believes the England team's overall tactical system should be built around Kane, whom he sees as the only truly world-class player in the squad.
Speaking about the England captain, Neville said on a TV program: "He is an absolute superstar. Everyone says there is a lot of talent in the England squad, but we only have one truly world-class player, and that is Kane. In the lineup Tuchel has chosen, all the attacking players are there to serve him."
"Some players' recent form has been inconsistent, and the team did not include Foden, Palmer, or Gibbs-White. The coach wants wing players who can make forward runs and get past defenders. Gordon, Marcus Rashford, and Morgan Rogers all have the ability to surge forward at high speed."
"The entire team is built around Kane as the tactical pivot. England's prospects in this World Cup largely rest on his shoulders."
Neville added: "But he won't be overwhelmed by pressure. He is strong-willed, his professionalism is impeccable, and no one can break him. In previous major tournaments, England always had players whom opponents could specifically target, but Kane is not one of them; he is an invaluable asset to the team."
In previous major tournaments, Kane often suffered from fatigue after a long club season. Neville said the current England squad can help him share the physical burden.
"You can't expect Kane to run endlessly back and forth, pressing high," Neville said. "England won't ask Kane to lead the line and constantly pressure opponents; the team's tactical approach will be adjusted accordingly."
Fortunately, he has many teammates with excellent running ability around him. The last thing Kane needs is a partner who lacks sprinting capabilities.
"These wide players can all run; they are young and full of energy. The entire lineup is tailor-made for Kane. He is the leader of this team. Over the past two or three decades, England has produced a few undisputed world-class stars, and Kane is one of them."
Kane is happy to shoulder the heavy pressure of being the team's primary core.
Kane tends to drop deep behind the striker to receive the ball and organize play, but Sky Sports' Roy Keane warned against him dropping too deep.
Keane said on a TV show: "We certainly don't want him to drop too deep too often. In the past few seasons, he would occasionally drop in front of the opponent's back four to get the ball. Even if he only drops slightly deeper to link up play, he remains extremely threatening."
However, he accepts and embraces the pressure of being England's primary core. Think back to his time at Tottenham, when the team was equally dependent on him.
"Bayern is already a strong team, and even within this side, Kane remains the star player, enjoying the feeling of being relied upon. Of course, he needs teammates to provide passes and make forward runs to stretch the defense. Once the ball is near the penalty area, Kane's attacking ability is trustworthy, and his goal statistics speak for themselves."
"His efficient goal-scoring at Bayern has significantly boosted his confidence. Since moving to a new league and playing alongside higher-level teammates, he has also improved his own game."
Bellingham's slightly edgy personality actually enhances his performance.
Keane said that Bellingham's position in the team is second only to Kane's, and that he is currently competing for a starting spot under Tuchel.
"It certainly seems that way; he also isn't afraid of pressure," Keane said. "He has experienced setbacks and injuries at Real Madrid this season."
"Over the past week, however, you could see that his emotions have been a little on edge, and that state actually helps his game. Kane is the captain and holds the highest status, with Bellingham's position in the team right behind him."
IkennaKalu
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is he drunk?
Pecelrtuz
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Says tje giy who can't even manage a club
latcklyz
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Gary Neville is a world class asshole.
Pekabemotz
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this guy is a 💩
yezbcdoruz
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because there is no man utd players no world class players
But Kane is not a Man U player and he said Kane is world class. So how?
kewlmrtyz
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Declan Rice is world class. What is this guy talking about?
Luabemnou
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Bellingham, Declan Rice, and others, are they not world-class players?
zeaeipsuy
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only world class player stfu
Mitchello2
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Funny how this guy thinks harry should not press but at the same time him and his english colleague want ronaldo dropped from the team because he doesn't press.. Haters gonna hate no matter what
Thepudlian
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Here comes another Carragher...
SMHellas
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How many teams in the world would bench Declan Rice?? Dude can walk straight in to Bayern,Barca,Man City,Man utd,Real Madrid,PSG ,Inter Milan first eleven..How then is he not world class??
World class players don't get dropped so no he's not world class. He's still a great player who has achieved a lot, so isn't that enough for you?
SMHellas
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Says a former useless defender
He's useless? How many Premier League titles did you win in your playing career. I'd like to compare your numbers side by side 😄
MUBARAKABDULRAHIM
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How many teams in the world would bench Declan Rice?? Dude can walk straight in to Bayern,Barca,Man City,Man utd,Real Madrid,PSG ,Inter Milan first eleven..How then is he not world class??
Don’t mind Neville he only talk anyhow
vebcdnotuz
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gary the 🤡
yatbcekmt
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because there is no man utd players no world class players
How?
Taublnptuy
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How many teams in the world would bench Declan Rice?? Dude can walk straight in to Bayern,Barca,Man City,Man utd,Real Madrid,PSG ,Inter Milan first eleven..How then is he not world class??
taabdeimpr
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Says a former useless defender
resabekpst
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Kane is a central striker (end of), yet he has got to come back even behind our midfield to take the ball off our defenders. I personally don’t get it, so when we attack he isn’t there up top. He has not any given rights to decide he can roam around the entire team. He should remember No9 is the teams focal point up TOP.!!!!
Ruacduyz
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What do you know about football tactics? If you know about tactics, why would Valencia sack you🤣🤣🤣
Zeybdelnrs
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Zeybdelnrs
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DD b9
yeybkmoryz
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because there is no man utd players no world class players
maoabcnost
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Just another lose talker.
Nezbdisyz
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why G.Nevill is be little others players in England can change play alone in the field without others players help so stop that nonsense of over looking other players.
husbdikpyz
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You didn't name any, I expect you to name the other world class players
did you watch soccer or not, no need to name at least 4 players in the world class
leuming75
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England will be rhe World Cup Champion…give me 3 million euro if i am right..
cadabcmnsu
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That's why england is not always doing good in tournaments because a lot of pressure from media
Mehdlpstz
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lol no wonder dey not passing round 16. delusional
cadabcmnsu
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Let's not argue with short people
cadabcmnsu
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This Neville talks any how lf you were coach it's discouraging how do you say kane is the only world class player . he would have gone to play as an individual
adeyi10
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you are wrong , England has a few world class players .. please stop commenting, let the manager do his job.
You didn't name any, I expect you to name the other world class players
siwadeinoy
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Neville go sided man always chat furkry
Yockmortz
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idiot
vuodimnopy
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That man is idiot
Mezdkmsyz
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why not take up a coaching job if you know better? Arunarun
He was a coach before Barca beat him 7-2 and that turned him to a pundit🤣🤣
AFerbPtr9042
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Let Kane alone play in defense and play in midfielder as well now, Mr coach
dacblnorsu
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why not take up a coaching job if you know better? Arunarun
peaceofmind
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bunch of idiot that's you in Valencia as coach
Zuaiklpuyz
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don't forget France Mr Man
Why France?
husbdikpyz
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you are wrong , England has a few world class players .. please stop commenting, let the manager do his job.
NewEntry
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These kinds of statements are referred to as sensationalism. They say things like this to try to stay relevant.
Wachenuka
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don't forget France Mr Man
Ph3stus
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Just tell them to let only him play the ball then 🤦♂️
wihcdksuz
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look to all player the best of kane
fuebcpsty
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275
Bahalmrtuz
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🥰🥰
WNMessi1989
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you mean that only 1 World Class player in England team? lol - then they not qualify to play in World Cup
Busabcopst
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what ever tactic England use they elwill never go into Final
Deyacikmot
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very stupid opinion Indeed.you don't win a world cup if u are centered around one player
hiecdlmnpu
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That nice