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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Simon Mullock

England's World Cup graveyard gains a new headstone as 2022 hopes end in Al Khor

Harry Kane missed a late penalty as England’s 2022 World Cup dream died in the desert.

The Three Lions captain had already dragged his team level from the spot once to equal Wayne Rooney ’s record of 53 goals for his country.

But when the opportunity knocked for Kane to set a new standard and take the quarter-final into extra-time he sent his shot into the horrified England fans packed behind Hugo Lloris’ goal. It was an agonising moment for Kane - and for the nation. There were tears at the end as England’s players collapsed to their knees in despair.

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