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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Sport
Dan Kilpatrick

Harry Kane’s moment of brilliance saves ponderous England but leaves Gareth Southgate with questions

Harry Kane offered another reminder, as if needed, as to why the debate over his role for England has long felt misguided, as the captain's moment of quality rescued a point for Gareth Southgate's side in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine.

Kane always faces fierce scrutiny for dropping deep in search of the ball rather than playing as a more traditional No9 for his country, but his magnificent assist for Kyle Walker shortly before half-time was England's best moment in a drab display.

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