In a major boost for England ahead of the Euro 2024 final, captain Harry Kane has shaken off any lingering fitness concerns and is expected to be fully fit for the showdown against Spain on Sunday.
Doubts had been raised over Kaneās availability after he was substituted late in the semi-final win over the Netherlands, but the England skipper has now allayed those fears.
āNo scans, no. As far as we know theyāre OK, but we havenāt done a lot out on the pitch, so weāll find more [on Saturday],ā England manager Gareth Southgate confirmed on Friday. āObviously, weāre not expecting anybody to rule themselves out for the final.ā
Kane, who has been a talismanic figure for England throughout their run to the final, addressed the persistent questions over his fitness in the build-up to the semi-final clash.
āIām used to the questions over my fitness and form. Itās part of the noise that comes with these big tournaments,ā Kane said. āBut I know what I bring to the team beyond just scoring goals ā my defensive work, my link-up play, my leadership. Iām ready to go and help the team any way I can.ā
The 31-year-oldās availability will be a huge boost for England as they seek to win their first major international trophy since the 1966 World Cup. Despite some early tournament struggles, Southgateās side have grown in confidence and belief, and Kane is confident they can rise to the occasion against the highly-rated Spaniards.
āSpain are an excellent team, no doubt about it. But weāve shown we can compete with the best and weāre ready for the challenge,ā Kane said. āThis is what weāve been working towards, and weāre determined to seize the opportunity and bring the trophy home.ā
With Kane leading the line, England will be hoping to cap off a memorable campaign by lifting the Euro 2024 trophy in Berlin on Sunday. The nationās passionate supporters, exemplified by the fans driving to the final in a specially-painted car, will be eagerly awaiting the chance to celebrate a historic triumph.
As the anticipation builds, Kane and his teammates are primed to deliver on the biggest stage and cement their place in English football history.
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