Updated
Updated · ESPN · Jul 17
Harry Kane Vows to Fight On After England's 2-1 World Cup Semi-Final Loss
Updated
Updated · ESPN · Jul 17

Harry Kane Vows to Fight On After England's 2-1 World Cup Semi-Final Loss

3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 17

Summary

  • Harry Kane said England were left with an "empty feeling" after Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit to win the World Cup semi-final 2-1 and deny them a place in Sunday's final against Spain.
  • Anthony Gordon put England ahead, but Enzo Fernández equalized five minutes from time and Lautaro Martínez struck in stoppage time after Thomas Tuchel's defensive approach and substitutions backfired.
  • Kane said England had been "knocking on the door for eight years" and still lacked the "final piece of the jigsaw" needed to turn deep tournament runs into a trophy.
  • The 2018 Golden Boot winner, who turns 33 this month, said it was too early to discuss 2030 retirement plans and stressed he still has Saturday's third-place playoff against France ahead.

Insights

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