India, June 18 -- FIFA World Cups are known for their overreaction from fans and experts. One poor defensive showing, one poor half against a quality opposition, and suddenly, a contender is no longer a contender. England's 4-2 victory over Croatia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener served as a reminder of why Thomas Tuchel's side and Harry Kane shouldn't be written off.

Other than his brace, his performance also showed why he is one of the strongest candidates to win the Golden Boot. Against Croatia, Kane attempted three shots in total and had a 90 per cent passing accuracy. He also made one crucial block, denying a late Josko Gvardiol attempt.

Croatia are not the force they were in 2018 or 2022, but they are still a quality side, per...