Harry Kane will lead England to Qatar with a spring in his step after helping Tottenham secure progress in the Champions League.
Spurs did it the hard way, with goal in the 95th minute of the final group game in Marseille required to win Group D, but the dramatic victory lifted the mood inside the camp and went a long way towards casting the opening phase of their season as a success.
'It was really important just before the World Cup,' said Kane, who danced and sang with teammates in the dressing room after the 2-1 victory in the intimidating atmosphere of the Stade Velodrome.