Euro 2024: Harry Kane Calls Out England Legend After Intense Criticism

• England legend, Gary Lineker, has not been impressed with England's performances in their first two matches at Euro 2024
• Three Lions captain, Harry Kane, is not happy with Lineker's comments, asking him to support the team instead of critiquing
• The 1966 World Cup winners have beaten Serbia and held to a draw by Denmark in their two matches in Germany so far

Harry Kane and England have faced criticism after underwhelming performances in their first two Euro 2024 matches in Germany.

The Three Lions' poor display against Serbia and Denmark elicited strong reactions from former players, including Gary Lineker.

Their captain, Harry Kane, had responded to criticisms and called out Lineker and other ex-players.

Gareth Southgate is looking to lead England to a major trophy for the first time since 1966. However, his tenure has been exemplified by underwhelming on-pitch showings and near misses.

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Lineker, who represented England 80 times, was critical of England's performances and highlighted Kane's display against Denmark.

“In all honestly, I think Harry Kane needs to do a lot better. I think his movement was minimal, he didn’t look to go in behind but even when he did look to come in short, he’s just drifted short very lethargically, plodding short. And that’s not going to help," via Football 365.

The 63-year-old was part of England's team that was eliminated in the first round at Euro 1988 and 1992

Kane responds to Lineker

Speaking to the media on Sunday, June 23, Kane said criticism from Lineker was uncalled for.

"Building the lads up with confidence would have been a better way to go about it," Kane said via ESPN. What ex-players have to realise is that it is very hard not to listen to it now, especially for some players who are not used to it or who are new to the environment.”

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The Bayern Munich striker reminded Lineker and other former England players that they were also part of England teams that never won a major trophy.

"The bottom line is we haven't won [any tournaments] as a nation for a long, long time and a lot of these [ex-players who are criticising] were a part of that [failure] as well, so they know how tough it is."

Southgate's team are considered favourites but they are yet to produce a statement result after two matches.

Rooney wants England vs Portugal final

Sports Brief earlier reported on former England captain, Wayne Rooney, disclosing his ideal match-up for the 2024 European Championship.

Rooney said he wants England vs Portugal in the final because his past encounters with Cristiano Ronaldo's team have always ended painfully.