England Stumbles in Euro 2024 Opener, Kane’s Effectiveness Questioned
In their opening Euro 2024 match against Serbia, England managed to secure a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to a goal from Jude Bellingham. However, the performance of their star striker, Harry Kane, has come under scrutiny from former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.
According to Carragher’s column in The Telegraph, Kane’s “multi-tasking, modern centre forward” abilities were “reduced to one-dimension” during the match, with the England captain registering just two touches in the first half. Carragher believes that if England manager Gareth Southgate persists with the same system, Kane will be “heavily compromised” and his effectiveness could be reduced by as much as 50 percent.
“If England manager Gareth Southgate persists with the same system, Kane will be ‘heavily compromised’ and his effectiveness could be reduced by as much as 50 percent.”
- Jamie Carragher
The result against Serbia means that England has taken three points in their opening Euro 2024 game, but Carragher’s concerns over Kane’s performance will be a matter of urgency for the Three Lions as they prepare to face Denmark on Thursday. A win against the Danes would all but guarantee England’s progression to the knockout stages of the tournament.
Kane, who enjoyed a prolific season at club level with 44 goals in 44 games, will be eager to find his form against Denmark, a side he has scored against in the past. The England captain will be hoping to kickstart his Euro 2024 campaign and lead his team to success in the tournament, which is being held in Germany.
As the focus shifts to the upcoming matches, England’s ability to address the issues raised by Carragher and get the best out of their star striker will be crucial in their quest to live up to their billing as tournament favourites.
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