Harry Kane has admitted that England is "struggling" at Euro 2024 following their 1-1 draw with Denmark. Despite leading their group, the Three Lions face tactical challenges and performance issues, which Kane highlights as areas needing improvement to secure a place in the knockout stages.
Harry Kane has candidly expressed his concerns over England's performance at Euro 2024 following their lackluster 1-1 draw with Denmark. Despite Kane netting the opening goal, the Three Lions were far from convincing, as Denmark enjoyed more possession and created more opportunities throughout the match.
England's struggles were evident, with Kasper Hjulmand's side applying consistent pressure and testing England's defense repeatedly. Kane, reflecting on the match, noted that both with and without the ball, England are not performing to their usual high standards. "I think we're struggling both with and without the ball. The pressure in both games hasn't been right, and our play with the ball hasn't been good enough," the Bayern Munich striker told the BBC. He emphasized the need for improvement, particularly in maintaining pressure after taking the lead.
Kane highlighted the tactical issues England faces, pointing out the team's tendency to drop deep after scoring, which invites pressure from opponents. "We need to get better at maintaining pressure after we score. We're starting games well, but when the teams drop deeper, we struggle to press effectively and maintain control," he added.
Despite the underwhelming performances, England remains in a favorable position to advance to the knockout stages, currently sitting atop their group with a two-point lead over Denmark and Slovenia. However, their form has raised doubts about their ability to contend as tournament favorites.
Looking ahead, England's final group stage match against Slovenia will be crucial. Securing a win would not only guarantee their spot in the last 16 but also boost confidence in a squad seeking to rediscover their rhythm and form.
