Having not lost a single match since the start of the tournament with one win (Serbia 1-0) and one draw (Denmark 1-1), the England team is facing strong criticism from a section of fans, ironically, including many former players from generations of the "Three Lions".
England's form is not commensurate with their role as the number 1 championship candidate.
While former famous striker Alan Shearer criticized England for playing sloppily, lacking energy and speed and deserving to lose to Denmark, the once-famous defender Rio Ferdinand assessed coach Gareth Southgate's tactical thinking as "lacking direction, bland and wasting talent". Legendary striker Gary Lineker even bluntly called the "Three Lions" performance very bad and compared the team to playing like "waste".
Legend Gary Lineker heavily criticized his home team
Not accepting the fact that the team had to endure public criticism, including very unfriendly and unconstructive reviews from former players who are currently working as commentators for several major TV channels, captain Harry Kane strongly refuted everything with tough arguments.
Rio Ferdinand (left) criticized the England team on television.
"I don't want to be disrespectful to any player, especially those who have played for England many times and should know very well the mood every time they play for the "Three Lions". Admittedly, such criticism is very difficult to hear, especially for young players or those who are new to the national team.
"Seniors need to be responsible for their actions or words. I know they are aware of the need to give their opinions to the team as seniors, but they also need to be aware of the responsibility of former players, admired by the next generations and the public always listens to everything they say" - the leader of the England team at Euro 2024 expressed.
Harry Kane admits he and his teammates did not play well enough.
Harry Kane has taken a strong look at the fact that England, despite having many generations of talented players, including legends who have just criticized their juniors, have not won a major trophy since the 1966 World Cup. Meanwhile, the current team under Gareth Southgate reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup as well as reaching the final of Euro 2020 for the first time.
Many positions in the England team played below their ability.
According to Harry Kane, anyone who cares about England knows that this team always faces countless difficulties in major tournaments, whether this or that. What he wants to emphasize is that former players as well as the English media need to support, add confidence and motivation to the whole team instead of criticizing and creating unnecessary pressure.
The Bayern Munich striker admitted that he and his young teammates Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka have not performed well enough in the first two matches. They must always improve themselves, improve their performance and calmly face the challenges. The England team hopes that the fans will always support and believe in the team.
Jude Bellingham shines in opening two games
England are leading Group B with 4 points after two matches, 2 points ahead of Denmark and Slovenia. In the final match of the group stage, the "Three Lions" will face Slovenia at 2am on June 26.
According to DailyMail, Harry Kane called an urgent meeting with the entire team at the base camp, without the presence of head coach Gareth Southgate or any members of the coaching staff. Kane said his teammates needed a call to boost their morale for the upcoming decisive match against Slovenia in the early morning of June 26.
Not only does he want the team to resolve all problems and bring members closer together with the highest spirit of solidarity and unity, Harry Kane also reminds his teammates that England has enough class and determination to win the Euro.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/euro-2024-harry-kane-phan-bac-huyen-thoai-keu-goi-ung-ho-tuyen-anh-196240624120254721.htm
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