Harry Kane: England played on equal terms with world champions
England forward Harry Kane reflects on the defeat against Spain in the UEFA Nations League.
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England suffered a 2-3 defeat against Spain in their opening UEFA Nations League match. After the final whistle, 'Three Lions' forward Harry Kane analyzed his team's performance, acknowledging the quality of their opponents while emphasizing that the home side remained competitive.
Spain are world champions for a reason, but we played on equal terms with them and could have won. We had good spells in the game, and that is the level we need to be playing at.Harry Kane
Kane drew comparisons to the team's World Cup run, highlighting the ongoing challenge of maintaining consistency throughout the full 90 minutes. He suggested that the team must focus on the positives and regroup quickly ahead of their next fixtures.
The forward also addressed his penalty slip, stating that it was simply an unfortunate accident on the pitch. Regarding external club matters, such as the situation involving Manchester City, Kane confirmed that players are focused on international duties and deliberately keep club affairs in the background while representing their country.