Harry Kane has stated he is using the experience of his England penalty miss against France "to be mentally and physically stronger for the next challenge". Trailing 2-1 in the closing stages of their World Cup quarter-final clash in Qatar, the Three Lions were handed a glorious opportunity to restore parity after Mason Mount was barged over in the area.
Fresh from already scoring a penalty past Tottenham teammate Hugo Lloris, Kane stepped up once again but this time blazed his penalty over the crossbar. The miss ultimately proved costly with England unable to find a second goal in the remaining minutes of the contest, with France prevailing and going through to set up a semi-final clash against Morocco on Wednesday evening.
Dropping to his haunches at the full-time whistle and looking disconsolate, Kane was immediately consoled by his England teammates and Lloris following their World Cup exit. Taking to social media on Sunday morning, the 29-year-old opened up on his miss and made it clear that he takes responsibility.
