Boston, June 19 -- Following his side's win over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup campaign opener, England captain Harry Kane admitted to being inspired by the performances of Argentina skipper Lionel Messi, who secured his first-ever WC hat-trick against Algeria, and Norway's Erling Haaland, who scored a brace on his debut at the football's grandest stage.

Kane scored a brace as his side secured a fine 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas on Thursday.

Following his side's win, Kane, as quoted by Reuters, said, "Obviously, I saw the guys scoring their goals, and I do not like to concentrate too much on other people. But I think it is natural - as a sportsman, as an athlete - to try and reach the highest levels and obviously all those guys starte...