England captain Harry Kane is willing to trade personal accolades for the ultimate team triumph at Euro 2024. Speaking ahead of the final in Berlin, Kane expressed his unwavering determination to lead England to their first major tournament win in 58 years.
With over 400 goals scored for his clubs and country, Kane has enjoyed a prolific career but has yet to secure any collective silverware. \"It's no secret that I haven't won a team trophy. Every year that goes by, you're more motivated and you're more determined to change that,\" Kane stated at a pre-match press conference on Saturday.
Kane's relentless pursuit of glory is fueled by England's heartbreaking loss to Italy on penalties three years ago at Wembley. This time, with the final taking place on foreign soil, he aims to turn past pain into present triumph. \"Tomorrow night I have the opportunity to win one of the biggest trophies you could ever win and to make history with my nation,\" he added.
England's journey to the final has been marked by resilience, overcoming tough knockout rounds against Slovakia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Kane believes these challenges have strengthened the team's belief in their ability to win. \"You have to have a belief you can win it, otherwise there's no point in being in the tournament, but I think that belief has grown as we've gone through the tournament,\" he said.
Opposing them is Spain, who have dominated the tournament by winning all their first six games, including a victory over hosts Germany. Despite the contrasting paths, Kane is confident that England's hunger and determination will make the difference. \"We've been here before and it was a tough finish in the last Euro. So there's that extra hunger and fire in the belly to make sure this one goes our way,\" Kane emphasized.
As the final approaches, all eyes are on Kane and the England squad to see if they can finally lift the trophy they've long sought, bringing joy to fans and ending Kane's long wait for team glory.
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