Harry Kane has set his sights on beating Spain and ending prime of England’s Nations League group after serving to the Three Lions safe one other necessary win on Thursday evening.
The England captain transformed from the penalty spot on an evening he grew to become England’s most-capped participant in a 2-1 win over Croatia to ebook their place within the quarter-finals.
Talking to ITV after the match, Kane made it clear that beating Spain and topping the group is a serious goal for England.
“100%. After the primary recreation after we misplaced right here in opposition to them, we knew we left a bit on the market,” he mentioned.
“We knew we may’ve achieved a bit higher. We mentioned to ourselves let’s win each recreation till the following one and see what occurs.
“It’s the proper alternative now on Sunday to attempt to show ourselves.”
The Bayern Munich striker was happy with England’s efficiency on Thursday, though he admitted there have been areas that wanted enhancing forward of the showdown.
“An unimaginable gesture, reception in the beginning of the sport,” Kane mentioned.
“As soon as the sport begins, it’s about getting the win, getting the three factors. We’re taking part in in opposition to a troublesome crew, a crew that needed to show one thing tonight.
“I feel for big spells of the sport we achieved nicely. Received a bit of bit drained in the direction of the top however total a extremely nice win and units up an amazing recreation on Sunday now.”
England captain explains penalty mindset after Bayern miss
Kane additionally mentioned his profitable penalty, revealing he was notably decided to attain after lacking his earlier spot-kick for Bayern Munich.
“Identical as ever. I missed my final one for Bayern, so I feel it’s all the time necessary to attempt to bounce again with the following one,” he defined.
“Attempt to not miss two in a row however executing. I practiced yesterday like I all the time do and it’s nearly going on the market and doing it out on the pitch.”
