The England and Tottenham captain revealed the news just days before the new Premier League season starts, announcing the arrival of his second daughter Vivienne Jane.

Kane took to Twitter and posted a photo of himself and wife Kate holding their latest addition to the family.

The couple had their first baby in January last year

The 25-year-old striker captioned the photo with: “Our beautiful addition to the family! Vivienne Jane Kane. So proud of Kate Goodland for having the most amazing water birth with no pain relief at all.”

Kate had not travelled to Russia for the World Cup due to her pregnancy, and there were fears among fans at one point the Three Lions star would have to return home in case she entered labour.

However, the pair were reunited following England’s brilliant run at the World Cup. The couple welcomed their first daughter into the world in January last year, and named her Ivy Jane.

Later that year, in July, Kane announced he had become engaged to his childhood sweetheart. Kane and Katie have known each other since they were kids. The pair even posed together for a picture with David Beckham in 2005.

An 11-year-old Kane beamed with his school pal as Becks launched his David Beckham Academy. The pair both attended Chingford Foundation School, the same school that Beckham attended as a youngster.

Kane meets David Beckham at The David Beckham Academy in 2005 with future partner Kate

While merely pals at school, their friendship blossomed into a relationship, which Kane confirmed publicly in 2015. Kane returned to training with Spurs this week and could be in line to face Newcastle away.

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Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino welcomed the striker back with open arms, and confessed he was ‘disappointed’ after the World Cup despite being Golden Boot winner.

Kane and his Miss Goodland are childhood sweethearts

When the 25-year-old dropped in to Tottenham’s training ground after his Russian exploits, Pochettino went to congratulate him, only for the England man to say: “I’m really disappointed, I should have scored more goals.”

Kane should travel north east with his team-mates for Saturday’s clash, but it may come too soon for him to start.

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The Italian giants have been quietly working on a deal to sign the best player at the 2018 World Cup since the start of the summer, especially with it intimated to them that the former Tottenham Hotspur playmaker wouldn’t be averse to leaving Madrid.

Luka Modric is a target for Inter Milan after helping Real Madrid win the Champions League

Florentino Perez has been strong in his assertions that Modric wouldn’t leave the club for a euro less than his 750 million euro buy-out clause, but the situation is a difficult one.

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s buy-out clause was lowered from 1 billion euros to 100 million euros as part of a gentleman’s agreement with the president.

Modric is said to be keen on a move but Florentino Perez is ready to offer him a new deal

It’s unclear as to whether or not a similar situation exists where the Croatian is concerned, but Internazionale have certainly been led to believe that a deal is worth pursuing.

Unlike Ronaldo, Modric isn’t expected to depart the Estadio Santiago Bernabeuand will likely put pen to paper on a new contract, one which will see his salary rise from eight million euros per season, something that is important when you consider this will be the 32-year-old’s last huge contract.

Modric starred at the World Cup for Croatia, helping them reach the final against France

Relations between the club and player aren’t at breaking point, nor are they strained, but there is a degree of bemusement amongst those in power at Valdebebas as to why Modric has allowed the speculation to carry on without a word of denial or commitment to his current employers.

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Los Blancos believe they provided him with the platform to become the very best midfielder in world football, and a little respect wouldn’t have gone amiss in this situation.

Links with Inter have been problematic as it has panicked supporters, something which is not at all welcome after Ronaldo’s sale.

There hasn’t been a truly monumental arrival at Real Madrid in the current transfer window either, and it simply cannot be contemplated that Perez will allow the squad to be weakened even further.

Wednesday will prove crucial with regards to Modric’s future with a meeting with the president planned.

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The 33-year-old was pictured at the club’s Turin training base as he continued to build up his fitness following the World Cup. For some, being sold for £100million would bring too much pressure. But not for the Portugal international. He has had to live up to high expectation since his very early days at Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo took part in his latest Juventus training session as he works on his fitness

On Thursday he was showing off some of his tricks and flicks that have enabled him to remain at the top of the game for so long. Ronaldo switched between physical and on-the-ball work before heading over to where a group of fans had gathered. Once he got to them he took time to sign autographs and pose for photographs. 

But while supporters in Italy have had a glimpse of him, those in the United States will not get to see Ronaldo in action over the coming days, with the 33-year-old – like Rodrigo Bentancur, Juan Cuadrado, Paulo Dybala, Douglas Costa and Gonzalo Higuain – not included in Massimiliano Allegri‘s tour squad following his World Cup exploits.

That means he will miss a clash against the Major League Soccer All-Stars in Atlanta in the early hours of Thursday morning in addition to a swift reunion with former employers Real Madrid at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland at the weekend.

Juventus have already met both Bayern Munich and Benfica in the International Champions Cup competition, while they open the latest Serie A campaign against Chievo in Verona on August 18.

Ronaldo will hope to make his competitive debut in that fixture before potentially appearing in his first home match at the Allianz Stadium against Lazio seven days later.

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It has emerged that the striker’s physical state has been compared to a 20 year old after results in his medical show that he has 7% body fat when the average for a professional footballer of his age is 10%, and 50% of his body is muscle mass, compared to 46% on average and an incredible 50% muscle mass, which is significantly better than his fellow professionals of that specific age group.

The muscle mass of Ronaldo’s body is 50 percent

Not only that but the 33-year-old ran 33.98km at the World Cup, which was faster than anyone at the tournament. He just continues to smash records, despite his age.

Before he joined the Turin side earlier this month, Real Madrid‘s coaching staff performed a series of tests on Cristiano Ronaldo‘s body and the results indicate that he had the physical condition of a 23-year old.

The striker’s physical state has been compared with that of a 20-year-old

Although he isn’t as quick as he used to be, the five-time Balon d’Or winner still has pace to burn. According to Spanish newspaper AS back in 2017, the maximum speed that Cristiano recorded was of 33.25 km/hour.

If you compare that to Manchester City‘s Leroy Sane, the German winger became the Premier League‘s fastest when he was recorded running at 35.48 km/hour.

Ronaldo jumped over 2.3m to score one of the greatest Champions League goals of all time against Juventus last season

Ronaldo again proved his unbelievable physical presence during Real Madrid’s win against Juventus in the Champions League, jumping over 2.3m to score one of the greatest Champions League goals of all time. 

He even practiced his overhead kick goal a day before during Real Madrid training, so it definitely wasn’t a fluke.

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Real Madrid and Manchester City were among the teams linked with a move for the teenage sensation although that was on the basis PSG would struggle to fulfill Financial Fair Play criteria, which no longer appears to be the case.

Real Madrid and Manchester City were among the teams linked with a move for Mbappe

“I will stay with PSG, continuing on my path with them,” the striker told reporters in Moscow.

“I am at the beginning of my career.”

With a starring role in France’s 4-2 win over Croatia, Mbappe was named the Young Player of the 2018 World Cup, a feat he put down to hard work and the quality of his teammates.

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“I played as I always do,” he continued. “Scoring in a final is always unique.

“I have worked hard to reach moments like this, but this isn’t the end, we must continue. I have the ambition to go further.

“I’m prepared for this kind of thing but then you have to prove it on the pitch.

“International football generates a lot of pressure, but if you are sure of yourself and surrounded by great players, you can do things like this.”

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Luis Rubiales, the federation’s president, sacked Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the World Cup after the Basque had agreed to join Real Madrid and he appointed Fernando Hierro for the ill-fated campaign in Russia. Now, Rubiales has hired a permanent replacement and the former Barcelona coach is his choice.

Luis Enrique named new Spain head coach

Quique Sanchez Flores and Michel were also candidates to take the job, but Rubiales believed Luis Enrique – who played for La Roja on 62 occasions during his own career – would be the best choice and, as such, the Asturian becomes the 54th national team boss.

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Hierro, meanwhile, walked away from the federation on Sunday in order to take on new challenges, leaving his role as temporary coach and as sporting director.

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For Luis Enrique, this is his first position since he left Barcelona in the summer of 2017, after spending three years in the Camp Nou dugout, where he won three Copa del Reys, two LaLiga titles, one Champions League, one Supercopa de Espana, one UEFA Super Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup. Before Barcelona, he had coached Barcelona B, Celta Vigo and Roma.

The challenge for the new boss is to take Spain back to the top of the international game, as they have fallen in the group stages of the 2014 World Cup and at the last 16 stage at Euro 2016 and at this year’s tournament.

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Jamie Vardy, who takes them for Leicester, was unused. Jesse Lingard had apparently been banging them in during practice. Walking towards the end lousy and noisy with yellow shirts …Eric Dier.

Eric Dier (centre) is mobbed by his team-mates after his winning penalty in the shootout clinched victory over Colombia

Dier, a defensive midfielder or centre-half, fifth at best in the penalty ranks at his club, Tottenham. Dier, ordinary against Belgium in his only start of the tournament. Dier, who had a pass completion rate of less than 25 per cent in his first 24 minutes on the field here. 

Dier? Anchor man penalty taker? Dier? Have we taken leave of our senses? Apparently not. Gareth Southgate, more than any England manager, knows the agony of the shoot-out. That was one of the reasons he had his squad going through the routine, day after day, in training. With hindsight, why did we ever doubt?

Jordan Pickford dives to save Carlos Bacca’s penalty in the shootout, a stop which gave Dier the chance to win it from the spot

If Dier was the man to hold his nerve, there must be reason, some numbers, some profiling to back that up. Now let’s be truthful. It wasn’t the cleanest. A bit scuffed and Ospina got a hand to it. But not enough. 

There it was, in the net. There England were: in the quarter-finals. And all down to penalties. Not just the shoot-out, but the one Harry Kane scored that should have put England through in normal time. The penalty that took what seemed like forever.

Earlier Yerry Mina was ecstatic after his towering header in the third minute of injury time sent the last-16 match to extra time

Southgate is coming off like Yoda at this World Cup. Even when he loses, he wins. And when Dier nailed that winning penalty, he became the only England manager ever to emerge victorious from a shoot-out at a World Cup. Considering his back story, this was redemption. 

Three penalty finales, three defeats: that had been England’s story until now. From here, whatever this competition holds for this young side, there will be the belief they can cope. Even if it goes to penalties; especially if it goes to penalties. The Germans went home at the group stage, and England have started winning shoot-outs. From here, pretty much anything can happen. 

Harry Kane roars with delight after firing England in front from the penalty spot 12 minutes into the second half in Moscow

This is a moment in time; a moment when the cards are falling England’s way. Sweden are a well-organised team that defeated Italy in a play-off, then battled their way out of Germany’s group and through a knock-out game with Switzerland. So respect is due. 

Yet, it cannot be forgotten that at the quarter-final stage it was envisaged England might meet one of either Brazil or Germany and would then go home – if they even got that far. A match-up with Sweden for a place in the last four? Come on, an opportunity like this may never open again. At worst, England have a puncher’s chance; at best – well, better not to even go there.

When Jordan Henderson’s third penalty of the shoot-out was saved by Ospina, it looked as if Southgate’s group were about to embark on a familiar path, the nation the same. More torture; more heartbreak; more wry songs making light of pain and hurt, to mask how we really feel.

But this night was different. Mateus Uribe and Carlos Bacca missed for Colombia; Kieran Trippier scored for England and suddenly victory was a shot away. Yet here’s the bizarre thing. It might not even have been the most nerve-shredding penalty of the night. At least Dier got his over quickly.

Three minutes and 31 seconds. Three minutes and 31 seconds was the time between the foul on Harry Kane in the 54th minute, and the moment he put the ball past Ospina to give England the lead. 

Southgate addresses his England players in a huddle as the manager gives out instructions ahead of the period of extra time

That is a lot of time for a young man to think. Not about himself, for in these moments, individual awards such as a World Cup Golden Boot are a trifle. This was time to think about his team-mates, his country, everyone whose kindness and guidance had brought him to this point.

About the nation watching, at home. About kids in school looking up to him. And yes, it’s only a game of football. But for three minutes and 31 seconds it must have felt like the world.

In the time elapsed between referee Mark Geiger pointing to the spot, and Kane converting the penalty that should have brought England victory in normal time, Kane must have tried to disappear into his little bubble of familiarity. Tried but, probably, failed. Mayhem was unfolding around him. 

Marcus Rashford made no mistake as he rifled home England’s second penalty in the shootout against Colombia to level at 2-2

When Kyle Walker gave the ball away and Colombia broke in the 81st minute, there would have been a collective national scream. Juan Quintero fed Juan Cuadrado on the overlap – one of those Colombians with a score to settle against the English game – but his shot was snatched and flew over.

Changes were made, the tension increased. It felt as if it was happening. The chance of lifetime. Almost too much to bear: and then it was snatched away, as every England fan feared.

Muriel slotted past Pickford to put Colombia 3-2 up in the shootout and put the pressure on Henderson to level for England

Uribe hit a shot from range that Jordan Pickford tipped wide magnificently. A Colombian corner. England could handle those, surely. Up came Ospina, against the judgement of the bench – particularly when Colombia have players the size of Yerry Mina on hand.

He was the target, and he was the man the corner found. He outjumped Harry Maguire and headed the ball down. It reared up and was misjudged by Trippier on the line, his header only helping it on his way. Colombia were level, against the odds. Yet for England it felt painfully familiar. In the first-half of extra time it looked as if there would only be one winner: and it wasn’t the team in red.

Pickford is pumped up after denying Bacca with a stunning save to hand Dier a chance to win the contest with his spot-kick

Yet justice, over the full expanse of the game, prevailed. Colombia’s Wilmar Barrios was very lucky not to be dismissed for a butt on Henderson just before half-time. Geiger showed him a yellow card, probably the first time that has been considered the correct punishment for such an offence. 

And substitute Dier settled the contest and fired England into a quarter-final clash with Sweden with a clinical spot-kick

As they left the field for half-time, Barrios shook Geiger’s hand, and thanked him. A Colombian coach deliberately shoulder barged Raheem Sterling. It was a rather unpleasant scene and England were sucked into it at times. Colombian players made a meal of every challenge, but then Maguire dived, too. He could easily have been booked had Geiger spotted that.

Dier pumps his fists in celebration as the Tottenham midfielder toasted his winning penalty in the shootout in Moscow

Cameos from the shoot out? Well, Pickford’s save from Bacca obviously – and Marcus Rashford’s penalty. He has never taken one at senior level but he was second up here, England 2-1 down, smashing the ball left as if he was messing about with his mates. Credit Southgate’s influence there, too. This is a rare spirit England’s manager has engendered. Where it will take him from here, we can only dare to imagine. 

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The Egypt international is currently on holiday after playing at the World Cup but he has ended any discussion about his future after Liverpool ripped up his old terms and rewarded him with a deal that reflects his standing as one of the top players in Europe.

Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract with Liverpool after a stunning season for the club

Salah, who had initially signed a deal worth around £100,000-per-week when he moved to Anfield from Roma 12 months ago, will now be one of Liverpool’s highest earners and having scored 44 goals in all competitions can expect to have doubled that figure.

Manager Jurgen Klopp has already targeted an improvement on last season, when the club reached the Champions League final and finished in the top four. 

It had long been a priority for Liverpool to reward Salah for his outstanding debut campaign. His tally of 32 goals in the Premier League broke a record for a 38-game campaign and he was instrumental in helping his side reach the Champions League final.

Real Madrid, who beat Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev, had been persistently linked with Salah for a long period but Liverpool have a strong relationship with Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas Issa and negotiations between him and sporting director Michael Edwards were smooth.

The new terms will keep Salah at Anfield until the summer of 2023 and, crucially, there is no release clause. 

It is now Liverpool’s policy when brokering deals with their players that release clauses are not included — that was a reason Emre Can chose not to renew his terms.  

Salah’s new contract will come as a boost to the Anfield club ahead of the new campaign

Klopp believes Salah’s new deal symbolises Liverpool’s bright future: ‘I think this news can be seen for what it is; rewarding a person who performed and contributed greatly for the team and the club last season.

‘It demonstrates two things very clearly also – his belief in Liverpool and our belief in him.

‘We want world-class talent to see they have a home at Anfield where they can fulfil all their professional dreams and ambitions – we are working hard together to achieve this.

‘When someone like Mo Salah commits and says this place is my home now, it speaks very loudly I think.

‘Equally, our commitment to him says we see his value and want him to grow even more and get even better within our environment.

‘The key thing to remember is the best thing about Mo is that he never sees himself as being more important than the team or anyone else within it. He recognises his team-mates and this club helped him achieve individual success last season. He sees the individual awards come because he is part of something bigger that is special.

‘Mo reflects where we are as a team, I think. Last season was special with many special moments – but we want more.

‘We want to be more successful and achieve more together – as the supporters sang so loudly, “we’re never gonna stop”. This has to be the attitude individually and collectively.’

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Months of negotiations over a new long-term contract at Old Trafford have reached an impasse, with Philippe Lamboley claiming Martial is unhappy at a lack of assurances over his role.

Martial (top row, second left) has spent the majority of the season as a substitute at United

The 22-year-old, left out of France’s World Cup squad, has come in for criticism from Jose Mourinho over his workrate. Mourinho made it plain that Martial’s performances were inadequate following defeat at Brighton last month.

The Red Devils forward is unhappy at a lack of assurances over his role, claims Lamboley

Martial’s contract runs out at the end of next season, although United have an option to extend that until 2020.

The winger started just four Premier League games after being linked with a January move to Arsenal. The Gunners eventually signed Henrikh Mkhitaryan instead.

Lamboley went on to claim Martial would see out his deal and leave on a free if Mourinho refused to sanction a move.

‘It is a well-considered decision. He is under contract, United will have the last word and we will respect the decision of the club, it will go to the end of its commitment,’ he added.

‘We do not have the same vision on Anthony’s future. Without the unconditional support of the fans, Anthony would have already asked to leave United.

‘I will not comment on the consequences of the January transfer window. Everyone will have his opinion, I think he must resume the course of his career. The time has come.’

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The Black stars will play an inspired Uganda Cranes who made history by qualifying for a first Afcon tournament since 1978, edging Comoros 1-0 on 4th September, 2016 to book their ticket to Gabon.

Ghana are instilled as slight favourites in Group E with fierce competition expected from Egypt but Uganda are no push overs according to Ghana coach Avram Grant.

The Black Stars are looking for a World Cup appearance scheduled for Russia in 2018 and Grant labeled the Cranes as being ‘very good’ a head of their game.

He told CAFOnline.com that “we are starting the journey again to (Russia) and the game is very difficult. I know the result in the last Africa Cup of Nations qualification which they Uganda qualified and it was very symbolic for them.

“They are a very good side but we always want to show that we are strong. I don’t think it will be an easy game but our target is the same – to win and to do everything to be in Russia.

“It is a group stage, so the most important… it’s a very tough group all the teams can qualify but we have our own wishes. We are playing against a very strong side and so the most important thing is that we will be ready on Friday”.

Ghana  are without injured influential duo, Kwadwo Asamoah and Andre Ayew but Ghana captain Asmoah Gyan is fit to play.

Meanwhile Tonny Mawejje  who scored the goal when the Cranes last visited Ghana says that sealing qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be a dream for his Nation.

“When you look at the qualification, we don’t play different teams from those we face in AFCON qualifiers,” he argued.

“It’s the same teams and that gives us courage and hope that if we do work hard and together as a team, we can achieve the dream,” he added.

Uganda will look to Denis Onyango in goal to curb Ghana’s threats since he is one of Africa’s most experienced goalkeepers.

The game between Ghana and Uganda will be played at 6:30 pm (East African Time)

Facts about Ghana and Uganda clash:

• The last time Ghana beat Uganda was on September 04, 2005 in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The game ended 2-0 and the Black Stars went on to qualify for Germany 2006.
• Since 2002, the two teams have met 7 times (including friendly). Ghana have won twice as many Uganda while the rest have been stalemates.
• Overall, the two nations have met 12 times. Ghana hold advantage with 6 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws.
• Ghana has played at three World Cup finals (2006, 2010 and 2014) while Uganda have never played at the finals.
• Besides Uganda and Ghana, the other members in the group are Egypt and Congo Brazzaville.

Black Stars probable XI

Braimah/ Kwarasey; Afful, Rahman, Boye, Jona Mensah; Wakaso, Atsu, Acheampong, Acquah; J.Ayew, A.Gyan

Uganda cranes probable XI

Denis Onyango, Nicholas Wadada, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Joseph Ochaya, Khalid Aucho, Tony Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Kizito Luwagga, Farouk Miya, Geoffrey Massa

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