Harry Kane urges England to use key tactic ahead of Croatia World Cup opener

Harry Kane has urged England to make full use of their physicality as they prepare to begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday night.The Three Lions captain believes Thomas Tuchel's side possess a key weapon that could prove decisive throughout the tournament and says England must not be afraid to embrace it.Tuchel has assembled a squad packed with power and athleticism, with only five members of his 26-man group standing below six feet tall.That profile became even more pronounced on Tuesday when Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who stands at 6ft 4in, was called up to replace the injured Tino Livramento. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Asked what his final message to his team-mates would be before kick-off, Kane highlighted England's physical edge as an important part of their game plan.The messaging will be to go with freedom, he said.We have an extremely strong team, we have a physical team. I think that's going to be a big aspect of our game so go out there to use that.England's squad contains towering figures across the pitch, including 6ft 7in defender Dan Burn, 6ft 4in left-back Nico O'Reilly, 6ft 3in centre-back Jarell Quansah and Chalobah.By contrast, players such as Phil Foden have been overlooked, with Tuchel instead opting for a group capable of matching opponents physically in the demanding North American conditions.Kane, who is preparing for his sixth major tournament, insists England must approach the competition without fear.The Bayern Munich striker knows all too well how painful World Cup disappointment can be, having missed a crucial penalty during England's quarter-final defeat to France in Qatar four years ago.Yet the 32-year-old believes regrets only come from failing to express yourself on the biggest stage.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Lionel Messi reveals struggles in personal life after firing Argentina to Algeria World Cup winBBC axes legendary Wimbledon pundit from lead commentary coverageThomas Tuchel will only sing England national anthem on one condition ahead of Croatia openerWe're here to go far in the tournament, that's our aim, that's our goal, he said.I think the only regrets you can have coming away from tournaments is that you didn't go for it.You can make mistakes, you can miss penalties like I've missed, but I don't think those are the moments that stop you from sleeping at night.I think it's the ones where you feel like you could have given more, you feel like you could have been a bit more free, you could have just went for it.Because when you lose, you lose anyway, it doesn't matter how you lose, it's the same result.I'd rather lose giving it everything, showing my best abilities, whether you make mistakes or not, I'd rather go out like that.The message is just to be free and don't be afraid of any outcome, and we'll have a great chance.Tuchel echoed his captain's sentiments and reiterated his desire for England to remain proactive against Croatia.I think we should play brave and play to the strengths of the players, the German said.I feel clearly that the players want it and that it helps us, and that they are successful in club football like this.They compete in the strongest league, most of them, and the others who are not in the league compete at the highest level in Europe and the Champions League and they play in brave and active teams.I think it makes things exciting and creates a certain energy, and we need a connection with our fans, who are here, with the fans at home, to create something special. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter