World Cup 2018: 3 players who hold the key to further success for England in Russia

#1 Harry Kane

Harry Kane

You could argue that Raheem Sterling and Jesse Lingard are more influential in the creative department, as they are the ones that spark the opportunities for England. However, these opportunities need to be finished.

More often than not, it is Harry Kane who does the finishing. He is as lethal as anybody in the penalty box and only needs a sniff at goal in order to score. He is always present in favourable positions which make him easy to find for his teammates. Kane has been doing this for years and he is finally firing for England.

He has already made his mark in Russia. An all-important brace by him against Tunisia rescued England from their usual mediocre draw, while Kane grabbed an opportunistic hat-trick in the 6-1 thumping of Panama.

He scored two expertly taken penalties, while a Kieran Trippier shot hit his heel on the way in. This is exactly what Kane has sought out to do in Russia. He has taken over the captaincy duties for The Three Lions and is their clear talisman. Kane is currently the top scorer at the World Cup with 5 goals.

Ever since 2014-15, Kane has been pulling off stunning feats in front of goal. He is currently the best striker in the Premier League and finished second to the record breaking Mo Salah on the top scorer list.

The Spurs front-man is leading the line brilliantly for England and is their most influential player. He will be the key to any success The Three Lions have from here on now.

After dazzling the Premier League with a bucket load of goals, Kane looks set to continue starring on the global stage of football and make his country proud.

If Harry Kane continues his rich vein of goal-scoring form, football could very well be coming home.