Kane struggles as England held 0-0 by Scotland at Euro 2020
Updated On: 19 June, 2021 09:59 AM IST | London | AP
`We worked ever so hard when England had the ball but the great thing is we played when we had the ball and had some chances.`
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Players react during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium in London on June 18, 2021. Photo/AFP
Not even with the Premier League`s top scorer could England find a way past Scotland. Maybe Harry Kane was as much as the problem as the solution. On his good days, Kane is one of the game`s ultimate goal threats for both Tottenham and England. But the sluggish striker never came close to scoring in the 0-0 draw between the two teams Friday at the European Championship. The England captain barely even touched the ball, and yet coach Gareth Southgate persisted with him for 74 draining minutes at Wembley Stadium in his 60th game this season for his club and his country. `It was a tough game," Kane said.
`Scotland defended really well, made great blocks at the right times when we did have chances.` England defender John Stones had one of those chances when hit the post with a header in the 11th minute, and Mason Mount had another when his shot was deflected wide at the start of the second half. Scotland`s best opportunity to get the winning goal came when forward Lyndon Dykes had a shot cleared off the line by defender Reece James in the 63rd. `We have got to look at the whole performance, the use of the ball and review where we can be better,` Southgate said.
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