Harry Kane says England's World Cup exit 'hurt more than any other'
'It wasn’t the team that we wanted and said we’d be'
TL;DR
- Harry Kane cites England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina as his most painful tournament exit.
- He believes the team lost sight of its identity during the 2-1 loss.
- Kane admits the team must learn how to maintain their style and intensity against top opponents in crucial moments.
- He acknowledges that England hasn't always reached its potential, even in games outside the final stages of tournaments.
- Thomas Tuchel's general message to the squad is to continue building on existing foundations rather than starting anew.
- Several players, including Declan Rice, have withdrawn from the Nations League squad for load management or other reasons.
- Kane is close to equalling Peter Shilton's all-time England cap record.
- He is expected to extend his contract with Bayern Munich and is tipped for the Ballon d'Or.
- Kane has expressed interest in becoming an NFL kicker or playing in Major League Soccer in the future.
- He previously considered professional golf but found the reality less appealing than watching professionals.