World Cup 2022: England’s Harry Kane Fires Warning to Senegal Ahead of Last 16 Cracker

World Cup 2022: England’s Harry Kane Fires Warning to Senegal Ahead of Last 16 Cracker

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:19 PM
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  • Harry Kane has declared his intent to end his World Cup goal drought against Senegal on Sunday night
  • The Tottenham Hotspur ace is yet to find the back of the net in Qatar ahead of England's last 16 clash against the Lions of Teranga
  • Kane has started all of England's group-stage fixtures in the tournament and is likely to keep his place against the reigning African champions

England skipper Harry Kane has declared himself fit ahead of his side's World Cup last 16 clash against Senegal.

The two sides are scheduled to lock horns on Sunday night, December 4, at the Al Bayt Stadium, with a stake in the quarterfinals at stake.

Kane has been battling fitness issues during the ongoing tournament after he injured his foot during the second half of England's Group B opener against Iran.

Harry Kane, FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022, England, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Senegal.
Harry Kane looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and England at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Photo by Marc Atkins.
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While the Tottenham Hotspur talisman has gone on to feature in all of England's group fixtures, he is yet to find the back of the net in Qatar.

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Harry Kane fires warning to Senegal

However, the star forward has hinted he is keen to end his goal drought on the global stage ahead of England's meeting with Senegal.

Speaking ahead of the clash, the Premier League star, who was the top scorer at the 2018 tournament in Russia, revealed he is raring to go for his first goals against the Lions of Teranga.

“I would love to be sitting here with two or three goals, for sure, but the group games have gone well," the England hitman said via The Sun.

"The games have not been too physical and going into the knock-out stages I feel really good — fit and sharp and as match-fit as I will ever feel," he added.

Sarr no-look penalty

Sports Brief earlier reported on Senegal's Ismaila Sarr scoring a no-look penalty against Ecuador in their final Group A match.

Against Ecuador, Sarr was brought down in the opposition's 18-yard box, leading the referee to award Senegal a penalty in the 44th minute.

Sarr stepped up in style and scored without even looking at the ball on the ground. Interestingly, although his teammates and likely most fans focused on the ball, the 24-year-old did not.

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