Duje Caleta-Car, a defender for Croatia, has acknowledged the prowess of Harry Kane, calling him a "master of the game" as the two teams gear up for their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

Kane has been in exceptional form, netting 66 goals in 56 games for Bayern Munich, leading them to a second consecutive Bundesliga title and triumph in the German Cup. He has seamlessly transitioned this performance into the international arena, scoring the decisive goal in England's 1-0 friendly victory over New Zealand.

The stakes are high as England prepares to face Croatia—the team that famously defeated them in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. Kane's international journey has been marked by near misses, including back-to-back losses in the Euros finals against Italy and Spain, and a World Cup defeat to France.

Despite these setbacks, Kane remains a crucial player for Thomas Tuchel’s squad, holding the record as England's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 113 appearances. Caleta-Car reflected on Kane's impact during their last encounter at the European Championship, stating, "Kane impressed me in our match... his movement and positioning – you can clearly see he’s a master of the game."

As they prepare for their match in Dallas, Caleta-Car emphasized the importance of executing their strategies on the pitch:

• "The most important thing is that we translate everything we’ve worked on during our preparations onto the pitch."
• “We must not give them too much space because they have quality individuals who can decide a game with a single move.”

With both teams eager to make a statement, Croatia is poised for a challenging opener in their Group L campaign.