The 32-year-old striker helped secure the Three Lions their place in next year’s tournament after netting two goals in England’s thumping 5-0 victory over Latvia on Tuesday (10.14.25), and the England manager has nothing but praise for Kane’s work.

When ITV asked the 52-year-old head coach whether the Bayern Munich star was the best striker he has ever worked with, he said: “He's on top of the list.

“He is in top shape mentally and physically and full of confidence.”

Kane scored twice - one of which being a penalty - within minutes of each other towards the end of the first half, while goals from Anthony Gordon, 24, Eberechi Eze, 27, and an own-goal from Latvia’s Maksims Tonisevs, 25, gave England their 5-0 win.

Gordon hailed the England captain as the best striker in the world.

When asked whether there was a better striker than Kane, the winger said: “Certainly not, not right now. He can score from anywhere.

“His goal today with his left foot, you don't even think it's a shot that's on and the next minute it's in the bottom corner. He's world class.”

Reflecting on England making it to the World Cup, Tuchel said it was a “dream” to see his side secure their place in tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.

He said: “Such a good mood in the dressing room. It feels very different because it is our dream to go to America and now we made it with another good performance and top result. Very happy.

“We are dominant in games, we are hungry. We have a lot of ball wins in the opponent's half. It is good. We are on our way.

“It is a club feel because we play very aggressive with a high press. It is a very physical game. Everyone needs to buy into the idea because otherwise you cannot press so high.

“The guys train at a high level and the group is a very good group and it is a pleasure to coach them. Step-by-step we are getting there.”