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England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on June 24, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS
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ST PETERSBURG - Forget the fad about false nines. The traditional No. 9s are back with a vengeance at this World Cup.

England striker Harry Kane leads the race for the Golden Boot with five goals after just two group games, thanks to his hat-trick against Panama on Sunday.

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