Harry Kane DENIES he ‘called a players-only England crisis meeting’ after dismal Denmark draw in bid to ‘give stars chance to air their frustrations’ at Euro 2024
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Harry Kane has denied reports that he has called the England squad together for a crisis meeting following Thursday’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark.
England’s pre-tournament status as favorites received a sharp dose of reality at the Frankfurt Arena when Kane’s goal was canceled out in a stalemate against Denmark.
The Three Lions captain expected his team to build on his early goal – Kane’s first in the competition – but instead saw Gareth Southgate’s side crumble against Denmark’s attack.
Kane is one of several members of a new leadership group hand-picked by manager Gareth Southgate and reported on The sun had suggested he demanded a meeting with his players after their second Group C match.
However, the 30-year-old has since denied any such event occurred in the England camp.
Harry Kane denied reports that he had called the England squad together for a crisis meeting after Thursday’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark
Kane and his England teammates were disappointed after blowing their one-goal lead against Denmark
The initial report suggested that no one from the England coaching team was invited to the call, with only players allowed to take part in the call held at the team’s headquarters in Germany.
It was thought players had been given the chance to speak about performances, positions they wanted to play in and disagreements, with Kane looking to revive team unity after a difficult start at the 2024 European Championship.
The report also claimed that Kane used the discussion as an opportunity to remind the England stars of their quality and make a call on recent criticism.
The England record goalscorer is proud to wear the Three Lions armband but is missing some key leaders who have previously been at his side in major competitions.
Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson are notable omissions after being left out of the final squad by Gareth Southgate, while Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford are other notable omissions.
Kyle Walker was a recent addition to the England leadership group – despite controversy over his private life – and provides a source of comfort for Southgate.
No one from the England coaching team was invited to the lecture led by Kane at the team’s Euro 2024 base
Kane is one of several members of a new leadership group hand-picked by manager Gareth Southgate
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are already emerging as natural leaders in midfield, but are both learning their roles while on the court.
England can top their group and qualify for the knockout stages of the competition when they play Slovenia on Tuesday.