World Cup 2026 LIVE: Lionel Messi hat-trick equals Miroslav Klose’s record as England build up to Croatia opener
England get their World Cup campaign underway against Croatia tonight, with Harry Kane hoping to match the standards set by hat-trick hero Messi
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