Judge England on FIFA World Cup performance: Harry Kane hits out at critics after loss against Italy
India Today
England captain Harry Kane has hit out at critics by saying the team needs to be judged on their performance in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. England lost their UEFA Nations League match against Italy, which resulted in them being relegated to League B of the competition.
England captain Harry Kane has hit out at critics by saying the team needs to be judged on their performance in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. England lost their UEFA Nations League match against Italy, which resulted in them being relegated to League B of the competition.
Italian striker Giacomo Raspadori scored the only goal of the match to hand Italy the victory. The English team was the centre of criticism with Gareth Southgate just left with a solitary game against Germany to prepare for the World Cup in the winter.
Kane said he understands that England's fans are disappointed with their side's relegation to League B of the UEFA Nations League but insisted they will be judged on their World Cup performance.
"I understand the frustration of the fans. I was an England fan - and I still am an England fan whether I'm playing or not. So I understand it. But ultimately we are going to be judged on what happens come November," said Kane.
The Tottenham Hotspur striker admitted that the England team knows they need to improve.
"If we have a successful tournament, I'm not sure people will be worried about the spell we've had over the summer - and that's the bottom line. We need to improve. We know that. The fans are always great and stick with us. I know they will be there on Monday supporting us (against Germany) and everyone will be excited about the World Cup, regardless of what happens. Hopefully, we can repay them with some good results," Kane added.
Meanwhile, England coach Gareth Southgate said that he thinks he is the right person to take the team for the World Cup.
