England captain Harry Kane says squad can unlock a higher performance level in quest for World Cup glory

England captain Harry Kane says the squad believes they can still unlock a higher performance level while chasing their first World Cup title since 1966.

After a tense extra‑time victory over Norway 2‑1 on Saturday, England will face Argentina in a Wednesday semi‑final in Atlanta, scheduled for 20:00 BST.

Following the quarter‑final, manager Thomas Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with England’s display, describing the side as “unlucky,” “sloppy,” prone to “technical errors,” and lacking speed and consistency.

At 32, Kane has netted six goals in the tournament and shares the team’s top scorer honor with Jude Bellingham.

Kane believes Tuchel’s criticism stems from the team’s inability to duplicate the fluidity they display in training.

“He watches our training sessions and the chemistry among us, and he wants to see that intensity reflected in our matches,” Kane added.

“He understands that it’s not that straightforward — we’re up against strong opponents and high‑quality teams,” Kane noted.

“He’s pushing us to uncover that extra level we know we possess,” Kane said.

“We haven’t yet witnessed that full potential, though we’ve glimpsed it — notably against Norway — and we’re confident we can achieve greater consistency,” Kane explained.

“Facing one of the world’s top teams in the semi‑final means we have a chance to keep progressing, which is encouraging,” Kane remarked.

“I don’t think we should overstate it — there are many positives to build on,” he concluded.

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