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18th Jun 2021

“He needs to waken himself up” – Graeme Souness tears into Harry Kane

Lee Costello

“He looks a Shadow of himself.”

England drew 0-0 with Scotland, making it the first ever nil-nil game at Wembley, but in truth, they were lucky to get out of there with a draw. At full-time, the ITV pundits were discussing what went wrong for the English and in particular, Harry Kane.

While Ian Wright was mystified about the decision to sub Kane off, especially when England are desperately seeking a goal, Graeme Souness believes that the Spurs striker was way off the pace tonight.

“The (Scottish) centre-backs had an easy night against him”, said the proud Scotsman. “Harry Kane looks like a shadow of the player we now he is.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 18: Harry Kane of England is substituted by Gareth Southgate the head coach / manager of England during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium on June 18, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)

“In the two games, he looks leggy and  lacking in enthusiasm. I know for a centre-forward, and anyone will tell you this, is 90% relying on the kind of passes he’s getting and he’s not getting a great deal from that midfield.

“That England midfield by the way, that ain’t working, I don’t care what anyone says. Harry doesn’t look himself, he looks jaded, he looks tired, and this is a guy that’s set for a big move this summer.

“He needs to waken himself up, he came off flat in the first game – is he carrying something? He looks a Shadow of himself.”

 

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