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Matt Le Tissier's World Cup highlights: Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and more

Harry Kane celebrates his second and England's fifth goal
Image: Harry Kane's five goals have helped England qualify for the World Cup last 16

Matt Le Tissier reviews the World Cup so far, including his best goal, best player, best moment and much more.

The group stages presented a plethora of breathtaking moments - from Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick in Spain and Portugal's 3-3 draw to Harry Kane's goal-fest and Germany's shock exit.

Here are Le Tiss' favourite moments so far…

Best player - Harry Kane

Harry Kane has to be player of the tournament for me so far. With five goals so far in Russia you can't look any further than him. I think he's had a sensational World Cup debut, you couldn't have asked for any more. He's been so important so far.

England's (second) best player - Kieran Trippier

Obviously it just has to be Kane, but if you're looking for an alternative I think Kieran Trippier has been the next best, his delivery has been very good with his deliveries keen to England's success so far.

 during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
Image: Kieran Trippier has impressed Le Tissier

Best goal - Nacho's stunner for Spain

The one I really liked was Nacho's for Spain. The goal was brilliant and it's not often you see a full-back produce a moment like that.

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Best moment so far - Messi's magic vs Nigeria

The one that got me out of my seat was Lionel Messi's against Nigeria. The way he took it down and finished with his weaker foot was fantastic.

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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's first goal against Nigeria
Image: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's first goal against Nigeria

You want to see the best players produce their best and the Messi moment was absolutely brilliant, he stepped up when it really counted and it was one that really got me out of my seat.

Game of the tournament - Spain v Portugal

The England versus Panama game was a personal highlight, but that's probably for selfish reasons, so I don't think you can look any further than Spain's 3-3 draw with Portugal.

Two very evenly matched teams going at each other with moments of brilliance. For me, that was the best game.

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