Gary Neville: England Has Talented Players, But Only One Is World-Class

England's national football team is built around its sole world-class player, Harry Kane, stated Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville ahead of the World Cup. The 1966 champions are set to kick off their campaign against Croatia on June 17. Kane is coming off his strongest career season, having scored 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich. He is a contender for the "Golden Ball," though this largely depends on England's performance at the global tournament.

"He's a star. England has talented footballers, but only one truly world-class player, and that's Harry Kane. Thomas Tuchel's attacking setup is entirely focused on him. Some players aren't in their best form, but Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Gibbs-White are absent. Tuchel wants quick players around Kane. Anthony Gordon, Marcus Rashford, and Morgan Rogers fit that description," Neville told Sky Sports.

"Everything revolves around Kane. He has to carry a significant burden. Does he feel pressure from this? No. The lad is absolutely unflappable. He's an exceptional professional, and you can't break him. Harry is a true treasure for this squad," he added. "I also don't see how he could get too tired, because England won't be pressing deep. Even if they do, Harry has very quick players around him. They are all like that, and they are young and energetic. He is the leader of this group, and everything is built around him. How many world-class footballers has England had in the last 20-30 years? Undisputedly world-class. He is one of them," Neville concluded.