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Tom Coleman

England crash out of World Cup as Harry Kane skies penalty against France

Harry Kane missed a decisive penalty as England crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of France at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Aurélien Tchouaméni struck on 17 minutes to give France a deserved lead, rattling home an unstoppable drive from 30 yards, following a typically slick French counter-attack, but the defending champions struggled to build on their early advantage.

England were left screaming for a penalty when Kane was clipped by Dayot Upamecano as he cut into the box from the right. But, after a VAR check, his protests were waved away.

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