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Harry Kane, England’s captain and record goal-scorer, has emphasized the importance of preserving the team’s positive culture as they prepare to welcome new manager Thomas Tuchel. Kane’s comments come ahead of England’s final match before Tuchel’s arrival, where they’ll face Ireland in a bid to seal promotion back to the Nations League top tier .
Kane acknowledged that the camaraderie built during Gareth Southgate’s eight-year tenure could be lost under a new manager. He stressed that it takes a long time to build such a culture, but it can be lost quickly if not nurtured. Kane expressed confidence that interim boss Lee Carsley has done an excellent job and that Tuchel will bring his own ideas to build a strong team culture .
The England captain also addressed his recent comments about multiple withdrawals from the squad, emphasizing that the national team must come first. Kane believes that these international camps are crucial for building the team’s culture and togetherness, which ultimately leads to success in major tournaments like the World Cup .
Kane, who was dropped from the starting lineup for the win in Athens, is set to start against Ireland at Wembley. Interim boss Carsley praised Kane’s leadership skills, saying he brings a lot more to the squad than just goals. Carsley also expressed confidence that the opportunities given to new players during his brief spell in charge will help Tuchel in the long run .
