Spain strike late…
July 15, 2024 at 4:33 am Leave a comment
….to break England‘s and already substituted Harry Kane‘s hearts
The pain goes on. And on. Fifty-eight years and still it goes on for England. Five finals and still no win for Harry Kane.
Spain (4-2-3-1): U Simón — D Carvajal, R Le Norman (Nacho 83), A Laporte, M Cucurella — Rodri (M Zubimendi 46), F Ruiz — L Yamal (M Merino 89), D Olmo, N Williams — A Morata (M Oyarzabal 68). Booked Olmo.
Gareth Southgate had spoken about wanting to win “so much that it hurts” but hurt is what England were left with and they can have no real complaint as Spain won the European Championship. Spain were the best team at the Euros. There is no doubt about that. They won all seven of their games and their young wingers – Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal – are simply wonderful. Spain knocked out the hosts Germany and the favourites France and they have beaten England and have now won their last four major tournament finals. (Jason Burt, The Telegraph)
Kane has been the best England player of his generation, the most monumental scorer, but until he changes it, this will be part of his story: the missed occasions, the pain of falling short. Five finals have come and gone now. The edge of glory is the sharpest edge of all. (James Gheerbrant, The Times)
Finals Kane has lost
League Cup 2015 Chelsea 2 Tottenham 0
Champions League 2019 Liverpool 2 Tottenham 0
Euro 2020 Italy 1 England 1 (Italy won 3-2 on penalties)
League Cup 2021 Manchester City 1 Tottenham 0
Euro 2024 Spain 2 England 1
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