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Kane fluffs his lines as England stumble against Ghana

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • England captain Harry Kane missed a crucial late chance, blazing a shot over the bar in their 0-0 draw against Ghana.
  • The miss prevented Kane from breaking Gary Lineker's England World Cup scoring record and securing England's place in the round of 32.
  • Kane expressed disappointment but confidence in his ability to score, while coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged the missed opportunity.

England captain Harry Kane endured a rare moment of missed opportunity, firing a gilt-edged chance over the bar in the dying moments of Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Ghana. The miss denied England a victory that would have secured their passage to the World Cup round of 32 and prevented Kane from surpassing Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England.

The Bayern Munich striker, who had scored twice in England's opening win against Croatia, found himself with a clear sight of goal from six yards out after a rebound. However, his effort sailed high over the bar, leaving him with his head in his hands and Ghana escaping with a valuable point. The stunning miss left England supporters dismayed, as Kane is typically a reliable finisher.

I was just waiting for an opportunity like that to fall my way. It was kind of a game as a striker that you’re just waiting for the ball to bounce. And it did. I just couldn’t quite get over the ball. But, yeah, I’m backing myself to score that more often than not. I’ve been a striker long enough to know they don’t always go in, so I have to accept it.

— Harry KaneReflecting on his missed scoring opportunity against Ghana.

"I was just waiting for an opportunity like that to fall my way," Kane said after the match. "It was kind of a game as a striker that you’re just waiting for the ball to bounce. And it did. I just couldn’t quite get over the ball. But, yeah, I’m backing myself to score that more often than not. I’ve been a striker long enough to know they don’t always go in, so I have to accept it." England coach Thomas Tuchel described the chance as "normally, a clear goal for us" and "a big chance and then another chance."

England now faces Panama in their final Group K match, needing a result to confirm their progression to the knockout stages. With other star forwards like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Cristiano Ronaldo making their mark on the tournament, England had hoped Kane would add to his tally and contend for the Golden Boot.

Normally, a clear goal for us. It’s a big chance and then another chance. It would’ve been deserved.

— Thomas TuchelCommenting on Harry Kane's missed scoring opportunity.
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