In England's 2-1 win over the Netherlands in the Euro semifinals, Kane created a foul on Dumfries in the box and hit the penalty kick himself, contributing to his team's victory. After the match, Kane said in an interview that Dumfries did kick him when he blocked the shot, which was a clear foul.
Kane described the scene in detail, saying, "At the time of the shot, my foot was dangling in the air, so Dumfries' touch action must have kicked me." He acknowledged the referee's call and was glad that he was able to step up to take the penalty and hit it successfully. Kane said that this feeling of stepping up at a crucial moment and contributing to the team's goal was wonderful.
In addition to his own goal, Kane also praised the team's overall performance. He noted that the team showed a high level of preparation and focus during the game and that every player played their part at key moments. Kane made special mention of Watkins' performance, saying that he had been waiting patiently for his chance and had done well in the game to deserve the opportunity to score.
Kane is confident about the future of the team. He said that the team is ready to change the game and help the team to win the championship, no matter how short the game time is. Kane's statement shows his commitment and confidence as a leader of the team, and injects more motivation and confidence into the team in the upcoming matches.
