Harry Kane has provided an update on his fitness after he withdrew from action against Switzerland. The England captain went tumbling over a drinks cooling box on the sidelines in the 109th minute and was removed from the pitch by Gareth Southgate.
Ivan Toney came on for Kane and scored a classy penalty in the shootout which the Three Lions won 5-3.
After the match, Kane explained that he cramped up and should be good to start in the semi-finals.
Kane said: “I’m fine, I’m fine. I had a bit of cramp there. The boss made a quick decision with Ivan being a proven penalty-taker.”
Kane would have been a surefire pick to step up from 12 yards had he remained on the pitch. However, he was delighted to watch as all five of his team-mates converted their efforts.
“Another tough game and first of all great resilience from the lads to turn it up again. To get the goal, a fantastic finish from Bukayo Saka. Penalties are penalties, but I felt prepared – I was on the side, but I felt comfortable in the lads,” Kane explained.
“Five out of five and a save from Picks [Jordan Pickford]!
ENGLAND captain Harry Kane was forced off after crashing into England’s bench during the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
Kane, 30, and Manchester City star Manuel Akanji went for the ball next to the touchline but clashed with too much force during extra-time.
That led to the Bayern Munich superstar tumbling next to his manager Gareth Southgate.
Southgate tried to hold on to his star striker but he couldn’t keep him on his feet.
Thus, the Tottenham legend was immediately replaced by Brentford star Ivan Toney in the 109th minute.
That added to England’s nerves as they headed to a penalty shootout against Switzerland after a 1-1 draw.
And Kane has always been lethal from the penalty spot as the team’s main taker.
But England didn’t miss their skipper during the nervy shootout.
Southgate’s men won 5-3 with a clean sweep that saw every player hit the target.
Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Trent Alexander-Arnold made history at Euro 2024.
England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after beating Switzerland in a penalty shootout.
The Three Lions have booked their spot in the next round of the tournament following their big win over the Swiss on Saturday.
Here’s how we rated the England players:
Could do little to stop Switzerland’s goal. Made a crucial save in the penalty shootout.
Kyle Walker – 5
Poor showing. Lost his man for Switzerland’s goal.
John Stones – 5
Failed to stop Dan Ndoye’s pass to Breel Embolo.
Ezri Konsa – 7
Contained Embolo fairly well until he scored. An overall impressive performance on his first major tournament start for England.
