Kane and Bellingham driving England forward after World Cup pain

England's coach Thomas Tuchel attributes the country's creative flair and goal-scoring prowess to the strong bond shared between Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, both on and off the pitch. Kane is on the brink of equaling England's appearance record with his 125th cap against the Czech Republic, potentially surpassing the landmark set by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

Kane's pride in representing his country has remained consistent since his debut in 2015, scoring within two minutes of coming off the bench in that match and rarely experiencing a barren spell in an England shirt. With 89 goals to his name, Kane is England's record scorer, having netted twice in the 7-0 victory over Croatia. Despite England's lack of success in major tournaments, Tuchel believes Kane's partnership with Bellingham, who transformed from a volatile player to a World Cup hero, will be key to bringing home Euro 2028.

Bellingham's virtuoso performance against Croatia drew praise from teammates and pundits alike, and Tuchel expects him to play a more offensive role moving forward. Both Kane and Bellingham's exceptional abilities have been recognized by former players and current teammates, who describe them as the best in the world.