On July 8, Kane reflected on England’s quarter-final against Switzerland, saying that he didn’t worry about England losing even after he was substituted, as he had full confidence in goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
In the European Championship quarter-finals, England eliminated Switzerland via a penalty shootout, advancing to the semi-finals. In the shootout, England goalkeeper Pickford saved Akanji’s penalty first, laying a solid foundation for the team’s victory.
After becoming England’s hero, Pickford has received much attention. Speaking about the penalty shootout, Pickford said: “I’ll always try my best to help the team, and in a penalty shootout I’ll save at least one out of five, then I expect the boys to be perfect.”
Kane was substituted in extra time, and he said he was not worried about England losing: “I was actually calmer on the bench, I had so much confidence in my teammates. I knew that even in a penalty shootout, Pickford would at least save one.”
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