England will begin their new Nations League campaign with a match against Spain at Wembley. Ahead of the fixture, H. Kane, the team captain, discussed the Ballon d'Or, his contract negotiations with FC Bayern Munich, his feelings after losing in the FIFA World Cup final, and answered questions about England's playing style. This is the third part of the press conference.

Other parts of the press conference:

H. Kane: This is my best chance to compete for the Ballon d'Or this year. I want to extend my career as long as possible.

H. Kane: We tried to avoid defeat, but ultimately we lost. That cannot happen again.

I think that's the hardest question to answer: how can we be sure it won't happen again? What really needs to change?

I think ultimately it comes down to us as players, and leaders in the team need to take more responsibility. In those situations, we all need to be sharper as a group and make better decisions at the most crucial moments. It's natural to try to preserve the current situation, as we've done in the past. We still performed well in some games, like against Mexico and towards the end against Norway.

But if I had to choose a performance I think could be a template for the team, it was the second half against Croatia. I think we started that game with a bit of nervousness and, mentally, we carried some of the past with us. At halftime, Thomas spoke to everyone very well, and then you saw a complete shift in our mindset and performance on the pitch. We were leading 3-2 but we still wanted to push forward, still wanted to attack. We brought players on, wanted to win the game decisively, and ultimately our attacking football overwhelmed them.

In the biggest, most pressurized moments, no matter what the situation is, we need to maintain that mentality. If we can keep that ambition and clarity of mind, I think things will be very different.

Harry, tomorrow you'll face Spain, the current European and world champions. What do you think England can learn from this match? And how will this competition help you take the step forward you just mentioned?

We're facing one of the best teams in the world right now and one of the best teams in the world over the past three years. I think we're not far behind them. If you were to rank the best teams, we'd probably be second or third. So tomorrow will be a clash between two of the best teams in the world.

From our perspective, this is an important match to showcase our potential. If we can win, it will build significant confidence for the Nations League campaign ahead and for our preparation for Euro. You always want to play against the best teams. That's the reality: if you want to win major tournaments, you need to play matches like this.

This match is at Wembley and it's our first game since the World Cup, so I think both the players and the fans are looking forward to it. We also want to see if the team can build on the many good things we did together previously. That's our goal, and we hope for a positive result tomorrow night.

Harry, one positive from the World Cup was your excellent partnership with Jude Bellingham. Can you talk about how you see this partnership? How did your understanding develop during the tournament, and how will you play together tomorrow?

Of course. First, I'd like to congratulate Jude on his recent award as Player of the Year. It's been fantastic to see him achieve such success. He had a brilliant year with England, alongside an outstanding World Cup performance.

I spoke about this recently. During that time, we had an excellent understanding on the pitch and off it too. We got to know each other better, and I think that relationship showed in our World Cup performances. We genuinely enjoyed playing together. We both felt we were in great form, could create threats for opponents, and felt we were driving and helping the team.

Between us, we scored 6 and 7 goals respectively in that one World Cup. As a partnership, I think that's one of the best performances ever, especially from England's perspective. We got a lot out of it, and we hope to continue that tomorrow.

I think we both started the season well, feeling good and in excellent physical condition. Training this week has been excellent too. We're pushing each other to see how far we can go. Same for tomorrow—we hope to play well together and help England achieve the result we need.

There are several excellent players from Barcelona in Spain's national team squad. Have you spoken with Jude Bellingham or Anthony Gordon, who often play against them more during this week?

No, we haven't discussed any of their specific players. However, as a team, we've definitely studied Spain with our coaching staff, looking at what they're good at and where we think we can threaten them.

I think we all know them. Many of our players have played against their players before and know the threats they pose. We know they like to dominate possession, build the game patiently, and play at their own tempo. It's easier said than done, but we need to try to disrupt their rhythm, especially at home, and show what we can do. As for Jude and Anthony, right now they're wearing England shirts and focused on winning tomorrow's match.

You mentioned leadership, and I want to ask about younger players in the team or those who are newly integrated: how do you help them adapt? Thomas also mentioned your Nations League goal of at least reaching the semi-finals and hoping to go further. As an experienced player, how do you balance helping inexperienced players develop while ensuring England achieves the necessary results?

Honestly, I think that's been a huge strength of ours all along. Any new player, or any player who's been away and is returning to England, can be themselves immediately. That's important. Whatever they're doing at their clubs to get here, they should continue that and shouldn't feel they need to change themselves to fit the team.

For experienced players like us, the best way is to set a good example. Many of our players were also involved in the World Cup over the summer. The way we train, the way we approach the game—I think all of that has a significant impact on new players. Off the pitch, be yourself, relax, enjoy being with your teammates, and get to know each other. On the pitch, work hard, maintain the team's standards, push each other, and take that into the game.

So I hope all our younger and new players feel comfortable here and free to be themselves. As long as you do what you should do on the pitch and work hard enough, you won't have any issues here.

One last question: "Wonderwall" was the soundtrack to your World Cup journey this summer, and English fans clearly loved it. Oasis has announced a summer tour next year, and many fans are trying to find presale codes and tickets. I don't think you need to worry about that, but I'd still like to ask: even though I don't know your plans for next summer, would you try to get the team together to see an Oasis concert and relive that World Cup feeling?

That's a great idea. If we win the Nations League, we can go see a concert together and celebrate properly. They're also playing in Munich. I know many German fans, Bayern players, and FC Bayern Munich supporters are looking forward to it. I've actually never seen them perform live before, so that would be brilliant for me too. We haven't discussed it yet, but it's definitely something to consider now. Hopefully we'll have success this year and next summer, and maybe we'll all get to see an Oasis concert to celebrate.

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