According to multiple British media outlets, including the Mirror, England manager Gareth Southgate defended Harry Kane in an interview, saying that although Kane did not perform well in attack against Switzerland, he made a lot of contributions in defense. In addition, Southgate revealed that the team is more united than ever after reaching the semi-finals.
In the match against Switzerland, Kane only had nine touches in the first half and was substituted after falling in extra time, not participating in the penalty shootout. Although Kane’s performance was heavily criticized after the game, Southgate said: “The strategy is different for every game, Kane was excellent in defense, he knows when he should be where.”
Southgate believes that Kane can still play a huge role and has sacrificed a lot for the team to continue advancing.
Luke Shaw also made his comeback as a substitute against Switzerland. Southgate thanked the staff for their efforts: “Reaching the semi-finals is crucial, but the team’s work staff are also absolutely excellent, including the help of the medical team and the fitness team, which allows Luke Shaw to recover so quickly.”
Later, Southgate emphasized that the England team is more united than ever. “I am lucky to have everyone’s support. The team has shown amazing unity, including the players on the bench. They can help the team as soon as they are put on the field. Everyone is playing their role, everyone has their own thing.”
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