Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has shared his thoughts on England captain Harry Kane’s penalty miss against France in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
The Three Lions lost 2-1 in a tight match at the Al Bayt Stadium on 10 December. blues In the 17th minute, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni put his side ahead with a superb strike.
England were back in the game, creating multiple first-half chances but failing to equalize.
In the second half, they were awarded a penalty after Bukaya Saka was fouled inside the box by striker Tchouameni. Kane took the penalty and brilliantly delivered the penalty, sending his Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris the wrong way.
Olivier Giroud put France back in the lead with a stunning header in the 78th minute. The Three Lions were then awarded another penalty, this time for a foul on Mason Mount by Theo Hernandez.
Their captain stepped up again to take the penalty but shockingly missed it. The game ended 2-1, with France maintaining its lead and advancing to the semi-finals.
Arsene Wenger: Harry Kane’s importance to team U.K. Meaning no one else can take their second penalty. He told beIN Sports:
“He was so important to England that the dynamics of the team dictated that no one thought it appropriate to take the penalty at the time.”
France will now be in 2022 FIFA World Cup Semi-finals on December 14.
Harry Kane misses penalty in England’s loss to France
After the game, Harry Kane Talked to the media about the game and his penalty miss. He explained that scoring the first penalty or facing his club team-mates had no bearing on his second, as he always prepared for them ahead of the game.
Kane said:
“I’m not someone who thinks too much. If I get a penalty or two in a game, I’ll be ready. I can’t blame my preparation or the pre-match details.
“It didn’t feel any different, I was pretty confident taking it, I just couldn’t execute it the way I wanted to, and of course that’s something I’m going to have to live with and put on my chin.”
He added:
“But all we can do is be proud of each other and know that the team is in a really good place and we have to try and look to the future.”
The England captain has two goals and three assists in five appearances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
