Harry Kane wants England to defeat Spain and claim first place in their Nations League group after a 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday night.
Proving a Point Against Spain
The English captain scored from the penalty spot to help secure the win and book a spot in the quarter-finals on an evening where he also became England’s most-capped player. Speaking in an interview with ITV, Kane stated that overcoming Spain and finishing at the summit of the group is an important objective for the squad.
“100%. After the first game when we lost here against them, we knew we left a bit out there,” he said. He added that the team aimed to win every match leading up to the fixture and described Sunday as the ideal chance to demonstrate their capabilities.
Reflecting on the match against Croatia, the Bayern Munich forward expressed satisfaction with the team’s display despite noting areas that require improvement before the upcoming encounter. He thanked the crowd for the reception at the beginning of the match and acknowledged the toughness of the opposition.
Reflecting on Penalty Success
Kane addressed his successful spot-kick, noting a strong personal motivation to convert following a recent missed penalty for Bayern Munich. He explained that bouncing back immediately was crucial, mentioning that he practiced the routine the previous day before executing it on the pitch.
