England fans rage at 'disgrace' Harry Kane after what happened v Netherlands

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11 Jul 2024, 7:28 am

England fans are fuming at Harry Kane after his performance in the 2-1 win against the Netherlands to send them to the semi-final of Euro 2024.

Kane found the net courtesy of a controversial penalty, but was taken off for eventual match-winner Ollie Watkins - leading fans to call for the change to be permanent.

Fans have criticised Kane throughout the tournament for his movement off the ball, often dropping too deep to make an impact in the box.

Watkins, meanwhile, made multiple runs in behind to stretch the opposition defence, with his final move slipped in by Cole Palmer as he fired the ball into the bottom corner.

England fans rage at Harry Kane after what happened v the Netherlands

This frustration comes despite Kane being the competition's joint-top scorer, having tucked away a vital penalty in the semi-final.

However, in a screenshot doing the rounds on social media, supporters pointed to an incident when Bukayo Saka cut the ball back into the box, but Kane was nowhere to be seen.

As a result, fans have called for the striker to be dropped for the final against Spain, with one going as far as to label his performances a "disgrace".

That should hopefully be the last we see of Harry Kane stinking the place out at major tournaments. He's lazy, he doesn't contribute enough and he's no longer a threat, largely because he's never in the box. Can we find a replacement in the next two years?
— Saddened! (@rlfansSaddened) July 10, 2024

That's the problem I see with Kane these days. He's always everywhere except where he's meant to be, in the bloody box! Could be his last euros, and maybe not a certainty for the World Cup either.
— nolangaukrogerable (@yorkshireman09) July 11, 2024

Sadly Kane was atrocious again!
— Simon THFC (@SimonEd96395958) July 10, 2024

Southgate has taken enough blame on his selections tho but harry kane is also one major problem for England cos of his positioning Kane won’t make that run Watkins did instead he will be in dragging position with Palmer outside the opposition box https://t.co/DO3BLcYROB
— Mumeen Jamiu (@JamiuJamiu5) July 10, 2024

Harry Kane has gotta be the most frustrating striker in the world to play with

The guy is never in the box
— Andy Castell (@AJ3) July 10, 2024

Bloody Harry Kane is a jammy player when it comes to goal tally because most of our attacks he is no where to be seen in the box!
He plays almost as a midfielder at times.
— Sam (@si1774) July 11, 2024

I'm sick of seeing the ball drop in the box and seeing Harry Kane 30 yards from goal blowing out of his arse.
— Taylor Payne (@TaylorandPayne) July 10, 2024

And that’s why Kane should be benched!
Ollie Watkins down the middle in the box!! We can’t see Harry Kane again
— CallyE (@CalvinEkpiteta) July 10, 2024

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