Kane gives England 1-0 lead against Tunisia

Harry Kane has scored from close range to give England a 1-0 lead against Tunisia in their opening World Cup game in Volgograd.

Kane was on hand to tap the ball into the net in the 11th minute after Tunisia goalkeeper Moez Hassen had acrobatically saved a powerful John Stones header.

England has been in control in the early stages of the match, with Raheem Sterling missing what appeared an open goal from close range.


Tunisia has had to replace Hassen with Farouk Ben Mustapha following what looked like a shoulder injury.


Earlier , England coach Gareth Southgate has picked an attacking lineup for his team's first match at the World Cup against Tunisia in Volgograd.

Southgate had told his squad days ago who was to start but the official starting lineup was kept under wraps.

Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul has opted to start 23-year-old goalkeeper Moez Hassen in just his third international match.

Tunisia: Moez Hassen, Syam Ben Youssef, Yassine Meriah, Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, Anice Badri, Wahbi Khazri, Dylan Bronn, Ali Maaloul, Ferjani Sassi, Ellyes Skhiri, Naim Sliti

England: Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Jesse Lingard, Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Kieran Trippier, Ashley Young, Dele Alli