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BBC's Gary Lineker makes public show of support for Harry Kane after England penalty heartache

Gary Lineker has made a very public display of support for England captain Harry Kane, after his penalty miss against France as the Three Lion crashed out of the World Cup on Saturday night.

The quarter final was always going to be a closely fought battle and it was France who got their noses in front before half time, only fo r Kane to then equalise early into the second half from the spot. France went 2-1 up thanks to an Olivier Giroud, before Kane had the chance to level things up from a penalty again, but blazed his spot kick over the bar.

Kane looked gutted in the immediate aftermath of his penalty miss and then again as the full time whistle blew and Match of the Day presenter Gary was among the many stars who rushed to send him a message of support. While England v France aired on ITV, BBC pundit Gary tuned in along with an audience in excess of 20 million.

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