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VIDEO: Captain Kane puts England on the board early

Tunisia v England: Group G - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Tunisia and England at Volgograd Arena on June 18, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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It may be the easiest goal-scoring opportunity Harry Kane’s ever had in an international competition, and he finished it as easy as you’d like.

Kane side-footed home after Tunisia goalkeeper Mouez Hassen made a terrific save on John Stone’s header off a corner, but the save was directed right into a wide-open Kane who was standing ready inside the six yard box. The 11th minute goal will surely settle some of the Three Lions’ nerves as they open their World Cup bid in Russia.

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