Harry Kane took duty for England’s World Cup exit after blazing a late penalty over the bar within the Three Lions’ 2-1 defeat to France, saying he’ll “need to dwell with” the error.
England greater than matched France throughout Saturday’s tense quarter-final at Al Bayt Stadium, with Kane cancelling out Aurelien Tchouameni’s opener from the spot after the France midfielder fouled Bukayo Saka within the space.
Nevertheless, Olivier Giroud restored the holders’ lead with 12 minutes remaining, and Kane was unable to attain once more when Theo Hernandez conceded a second penalty six minutes from time, firing over the crossbar.
The miss noticed Kane squander the prospect to surpass Wayne Rooney as England’s all-time high goalscorer along with his 54th worldwide strike, whereas the Three Lions fell to their seventh World Cup quarter-final elimination – a match file.
Chatting with BBC Sport after the defeat, England’s captain fronted as much as his mistake and praised his team-mates for going toe-to-toe with the world champions.
“It’s robust to take for me personally and for the workforce,” he stated. “I couldn’t be prouder of the boys. We had higher spells, higher probabilities, however soccer comes right down to small particulars.
“Because the captain and the one who missed the penalty, I take duty for that. I can’t fault my preparation or the main points earlier than the sport.
“I felt assured taking it, I simply didn’t execute it the best way I needed to. Will probably be one thing I’ve to dwell with and tackle the chin.
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“The workforce is in a very good place and there might be highs sooner or later. Standing right here now, we’re gutted it has come to an finish as we had full perception we may go all the best way. We could be pleased with what we’ve completed.”
Kane is the primary participant to each rating and miss a penalty in a World Cup match (excluding shoot-outs) since Michal Bilek did so for Czechoslovakia in opposition to the US in 1990.
He has scored extra World Cup penalties than every other participant (4).
The miss leaves Kane degree with Rooney on 53 England targets, and the Manchester United nice expressed his help for the Three Lions skipper after the loss.
“Completely gutted for the lads however pleased with the best way they’ve performed this match and they need to be proud,” Rooney stated on Twitter.
“Congratulations to Harry Kane on equalling the file, he’ll be on his personal quickly and I couldn’t consider anybody higher to take over. Hold your head up Harry.”