Thomas Tuchel hails ‘absolute leader’ Harry Kane and reveals turning point for ‘decisive’ Marcus Rashford

England boss Thomas Tuchel was quick to praise his key players as ‘reliable’ Jude Bellingham and ‘decisive’ Marcus Rashford impressed against Croatia

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England boss Thomas Tuchel hailed Harry Kane as an “absolute leader” after the captain’s “complete performance” as the Three Lions opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia.

Tuchel was effusive in his praise of Kane as well as fellow goalscorers Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford , with Bellingham putting England back in…