On the eve of the Euro finals, which are set to begin at 3 a.m. Beijing time on July 15, England captain Harry Kane attended a press conference to share his feelings about his team reaching the finals for the second time in a row, his desire to win, and what he expects from the fans.
Kane began by emphasizing the consistency and resilience shown by the team in reaching two consecutive Euro finals. He said that many of the players went through heart-breaking moments after losing the last final, but instead of giving up, the team worked tirelessly to get back to the final again. This mentality and belief was the key to the team's ability to achieve so much.
On the significance of winning the Europa League, Kane said it would be one of the most incredible feelings of his career. He believes it will also be very special for the fans to witness this moment in history and be part of the celebration. Kane admits that the loss in the last final has made him even more hungry for victory and he hopes to lead his team to a better result in tomorrow's match.
Speaking about the impact that losing the last final had on him, Kane said that he tried to learn from the disappointment and turn those lessons into motivation to move forward. He emphasized that while it was a tough moment to walk away from the trophy, a lot has changed in the team and they are now more mature and united and ready to take on tomorrow's challenges.
When asked if a win tomorrow would change his life, Kane said he tries not to think too much about that. He knows what this game means to him, to the team and to the country as a whole, so he will translate that motivation into his performance on the field. He believes that if the team can win the final, it will be an incredible night and an unforgettable day for the fans.
Kane also revealed that he had not spoken to the England women's soccer team about winning the Euros, but he expressed his admiration for the women's achievements and hoped that the team could unite the whole country in the same way that the women's soccer team did. He emphasized that the team's belief in the game has continued to grow and they know that the opponents they will face will be very strong, but they also believe that their strength and team cohesion will be able to overcome all the difficulties.
Finally, Kane expressed his desire to win the Europa League. He expressed his willingness to trade everything in his career for this trophy, as it would be one of the most important honors he could create for his country. He believes that his team is fully prepared and will go all out for victory in tomorrow's match.
