Harry Kane must use the World Cup to show everyone he can be among best on planet, says Gareth Southgate

HARRY KANE has been challenged to prove he is among the best in the business by becoming a World Cup hero.

The striker, with ten Premier League goals already for Spurs, is an automatic England pick.

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And head coach Gareth Southgate said: “I’m certain it is Harry’s ambition to be the best in the world.

“If that is his ambition, then this is the stage to go and show it.

“As a player you are judged a lot by what happens with your club, but in the end the world stars are ultimately judged by what they do with their country.”

Former Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson says England should fear no one.

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The Crystal Palace chief led England into the last World Cup in Brazil when they were in a so-called group of death with Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica.

Then FA chairman Greg Dyke caused controversy with a throat-slitting gesture following the draw — and England were dumped out after the group games.

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This time England are in pot two, and will be paired with a top seed from holders Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Belgium, France as well as hosts Russia and Poland.

But Hodgson said: “I don’t think it matters what draw England get.

“What matters is they will go with a good team that I believe is capable of doing extremely well.

“I don’t think England will fear anyone.”