England team’s hero: Harry Kane leads Three Lions into their first Euro final in the history

England team’s hero: Harry Kane leads Three Lions into their first Euro final in the history

England have qualified for the European Championship final after a dramatic semi-final victory against Denmark at Wembley that went to extra time on today’s early morning. Captain Harry Kane was the key player helping the team to win. Let’s check out more on this post of Betimate now!

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England beat Denmark at the Euro 2020 semifinal 2

Denmark dominated the first half and took the lead after half an hour thanks to a fantastic free-kick by Mikel Damsgaard. However, England equalized nine minutes later when Denmark's captain Simon Kjaer diverted a cross from Bukayo Saka into his own net from close range. 

England came the closest in a tight second half, with Kasper Schmeichel making a fantastic one-handed stop from a Harry Maguire header. The game proceeded into extra time as neither team was able to break the tie. 

England pushed Denmark back to the starting period. Raheem Sterling then won a controversial penalty from a lunging challenge by Joakim Maehle in the Danish area. The VAR team reviewed the referee’s decision and it stood. Danish goalie Schmeichel saved Harry Kane’s spot-kick, only to see Kane convert the rebound.  

Thanks to that amazing kick, England defeated Denmark 2-1 afterward. This was the first time Gareth Southgate’s side winning a Euro semifinal game to step closer to the highest title. They will face Italy in the last game on the upcoming Sunday.

England team celebrate Kane's extra-time goal

What things you should know about Harry Kane?

The goal in the semifinal match was Kane’s fourth at Euro 2020 after not scoring any goal in group stage’s games. He is now England’s joint-top goalscorer in major tournaments ( Euros/ World Cup), moving level with Gary Lineker on 10 goals. 

Apart from this record, Harry Kane has been known as one of the best England players with numerous impressive performances.

Harry Kane

Who is Harry Kane?

Harry Edward Kane was born in Walthamstow, England on 28 July 1993. He is an English professional football player who plays as a striker for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. He is one of the best strikers in the world with a prolific goalscoring record and the ability to link play. 

Harry Kane’s Playing Career

He started his career at Tottenham Hotspur FC where he gradually established himself as a completed player. He was promoted to the senior side in 2009 at the age of 16. 

Initially, Kane did not feature for the club and was loaned some times to other clubs across the English football pyramid such as Leyton Orient (2011), Millwall (2012), Leicester City (2013), and Norwich City (2012-13). He was started being noticed by head coach  Mauricio Pochettino in 2014 and then got a lot of achievements later. 

• Millwall Young Player of the Year: 2011–12
• Premier League Player of the Month: January 2015, February 2015, March 2016, February 2017, September 2017, December 2017
• PFA Premier League Team of the Year: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17,2017–18, 2020–21
• PFA Young Player of the Year: 2014–15
• Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year: 2014–15
• Premier League Golden Boot: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2020–21
• Premier League Playmaker of the Season: 2020–21
• PFA Fans' Player of the Year: 2016–17
• Football Supporters' Federation Player of the Year: 2017
• England Player of the Year Award: 2017, 2018
• FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 2018
• FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2018
• IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer: 2017
• London Football Awards Premier League Player of the Year: 2018, 2021

Kane has 37 goals in 59 appearances for England. He played and scored at every youth level until making his senior squad debut in March 2015, at the age of 21. During England's successful UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, he played and scored, and he also represented the country at the tournament. Harry Kane goals also helped England to finished fourth in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, their best position since 1990, and also won the Golden Boot there. 

Harry Kane’s Style of play

While being a teenager, Kane’s physical health was not highly appreciated but his technique and desire for self-improvement were respected. Talksport revealed in 2013 that Kane was best as a second striker, despite he also had the ability as a center forward or in a wide position. 

Reference Sources

• Betimate.com
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kane