Kane takes to world stage as England edge past Tunisia


Soccer Football - World Cup - Group G - Tunisia vs England - Volgograd Arena, Volgograd, Russia - June 18, 2018 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Sergio Perez

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) - England captain Harry Kane declared his arrival on football's biggest stage when he scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, in a dramatic 2-1 victory over Tunisia as his team launched their World Cup campaign on Monday.

Just when it looked like the 'Three Lions' were going to extend their disappointing run in World Cup tournaments, Kane stooped at the far post to head home in the 91st minute.

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