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World Cup 2018: Harry Kane can take advantage of what might be England’s strangest ever tournament game

The skipper is a tempting bet again and look to Gareth Southgate's men to earn another penalty as they face Belgium chasing victory but knowing defeat makes little difference

Gareth Southgate and Roberto Martinez will want to get the balance right between maintaining momentum and protecting their star players for the knockout phase

ENGLAND’s clash with Belgium tonight might be their strangest in World Cup history.

Already through but with both teams wanting the ‘favourable’ knockout round draw, do either side really want to win it?

Skipper Harry Kane has a great chance of being spot on once more against Belgium and England are 6/1 to score a penalty
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Skipper Harry Kane has a great chance of being spot on once more against Belgium and England are 6/1 to score a penaltyCredit: AP:Associated Press

Gareth Southgate has pledged to go for broke and Harry Kane wants that Golden Boot.

Kane to score anytime is 5/4 whilst England to score a penalty – after hitting two against Panama – is 6/1, both offers with Betway.

Michy Batshuayi is set to deputise for Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku.

And we fancy the Chelsea frontman, who was loaned to Borussia Dortmund for the second half of last season, to score last after Kane has bagged first. That flutter with fetches you 20/1.

Spurs striker Harry Kane should again be centre stage for England as he attempts to boost his current record of five goals in two group games
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Spurs striker Harry Kane should again be centre stage for England as he attempts to boost his current record of five goals in two group gamesCredit: AP:Associated Press
Ian Wright and Alan Shearer talk to Shaun Custis about England’s World Cup clash with Belgium

DIAMOND: Harry Kane to score anytime, 5/4 with .

NEXT BEST: England to score a penalty, 6/1 with .

LONG SHOT: Harry Kane to score first and Michy Batshuayi to score last, 20/1 with .

Small print: 18+ only, T&Cs apply. Odds subject to change.

Belgium chief Roberto Martinez will make changes for the group finale against England
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Belgium chief Roberto Martinez will make changes for the group finale against EnglandCredit: AFP or licensors
Harry Kane and his England team-mates insist they are determined to win the group - and complete a perfect record of three victories
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Harry Kane and his England team-mates insist they are determined to win the group - and complete a perfect record of three victoriesCredit: AP:Associated Press

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