'He is ridiculous' - Rice praises match-winner Kane

Declan Rice described England captain Harry Kane as "ridiculous" after he scored twice in their World Cup victory over DR Congo in Atlanta.

Declan Rice hailed Harry Kane as "ridiculous" after the England captain scored a brace in a 3-0 friendly win over DR Congo in Atlanta. The victory continued England's strong preparation for the upcoming World Cup. Kane opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, slotting home a low cross from Raheem Sterling. He doubled the lead in the 67th minute with a powerful header from a corner kick. Jack Grealish added a third late on to seal the comfortable win. Speaking after the match, Rice said: "Harry is ridiculous. He scores goals like that every day in training. To have a captain like him is a luxury for us. His finishing ability is out of this world, and we are lucky to play alongside him." Kane, however, remained modest, crediting the team's collective effort. "We played really well and created plenty of chances. I was just in the right place at the right time. The important thing is that we won and we are building momentum for the World Cup," he said. The victory marked England's third consecutive friendly win, with the team showing solid defensive organization and clinical finishing. Manager Gareth Southgate praised Kane's leadership: "Harry is not just a goalscorer; he is a leader on and off the pitch. His performances inspire everyone." DR Congo, though outclassed, showed resilience, particularly in the first half when they tested England's backline. However, Kane's goals proved decisive. England will now return to Europe to continue their World Cup preparations. Kane's red-hot form is a huge boost for England. As the Golden Boot winner from the previous World Cup, he remains the team's most reliable source of goals. With the tournament approaching, his chemistry with teammates will be crucial to England's hopes of lifting the trophy.

'He is ridiculous' - Rice praises match-winner Kane

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