Harry Kane says Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland gave him ‘push’ in World Cup opener

The England captain equalled Gary Lineker’s record of 10 World Cup goals for the side as they beat Croatia 4-2

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England captain Harry Kane says “competition” from expected Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland pushed him to make a flying start to this World Cup.

Kane is bidding to become the first man in history to be the top scorer at a World Cup twice, having won the accolade in 2018.

Mbappe - who scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their opener - and Haaland, who also…