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Malik Ouzia

Antonio Conte backs Harry Kane to avoid World Cup penalty hangover as Tottenham return looms

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says he has no concerns over Harry Kane’s state of mind after his crucial penalty miss in England’s World Cup exit against France.

Three Lions captain Kane had a chance to equalise from the spot and potentially force extra time in the two sides’ quarter-final meeting in Qatar, but having already beaten club team-mate Hugo Lloris from 12 yards once in the game, blasted his second penalty well over the bar.

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