David Beckham

2022 - 12 - 11

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David Beckham hails "true leader" Harry Kane in touching message ... (Mirror.co.uk)

David Beckham has sent Harry Kane a message of support on social media after the England striker missed a late penalty in the World Cup quarter-final defeat ...

[Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-worldcup-david-beckham-kane-28707205#comments-section) What did you make of England's performance against France? "We were here to win the tournament. In most of the big moments we were in the right place. We wouldn’t be here but for the number of goals he’s scored for us. Harry’s been incredible for us, so reliable in those situations. We had the belief we could and with the performance tonight against the reigning champions we’ve got a team that could have done it. [visibly distraught at the final whistle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-world-cup-kane-pickford-28704378) but a whole host of big names, including former England strikers [Wayne Rooney](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wayne-rooney) and [Alan Shearer](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alan-shearer), have [spoken out in support](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-world-cup-shearer-kane-28706968) of the [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) ace. At key moments when you play in a high-level game there will be chances created. [Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-worldcup-david-beckham-kane-28707205#comments-section) [David Beckham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/david-beckham) has become the latest high-profile name to speak out in defence of [England](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/england-football-team) captain [Harry Kane](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-kane) after the Three Lions star [missed a late penalty](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/england-france-world-cup-result-28703452) in the 2-1 defeat by [France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/france-football-team) on Sunday night. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) by the reigning champions, who are still firmly on course to defend their crown and claim a third title in Qatar. [Olivier Giroud](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/olivier-giroud) had restored France's lead with a thumping header.

David Beckham insists Harry Kane is a 'true leader' just for stepping ... (Daily Mail)

Kane missed from the spot after scoring an earlier penalty in the game, a strike which would have pulled England level in the match, which ended 2-1 and saw ...

We walk away with our heads held high.' David Beckham has paid tribute to Harry Kane for stepping up to take a second penalty [Kane has said he takes responsibility for th](/sport/football/article-11525953/Harry-Kane-leads-Englands-stars-Twitter-reaction-penalty-heartache-World-Cup-exit.html) [e loss](/sport/football/article-11525953/Harry-Kane-leads-Englands-stars-Twitter-reaction-penalty-heartache-World-Cup-exit.html), but Beckham branded the forward a 'true leader' as he credited the England side following the game.

David Beckham calls Harry Kane a 'true leader' after World Cup defeat (LADbible)

Following England's loss to France in the 2022 World Cup, David Beckham has praised team captain Harry Kane, calling him a 'true leader'

"We don’t have that. There were just as many comments from would-be-pro-athletes suggesting how they would've played the game better if it was up to them. "He has the character to come back and start fresh… Another said: "Kane is amazing and he took the responsibility and with that comes losses and wins. "The whole team and back room staff should be proud of themselves," wrote one. Sharing a number of images from the match, he wrote: "Our boys will continue to grow...

David Beckham hails 'true leader' Harry Kane after England penalty ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

David Beckham has hailed England captain Harry Kane as a "true leader" following his costly penalty miss as the Three Lions crashed out of the World Cup.

Harry Kane hailed as 'true leader' by David Beckham for stepping up ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Harry Kane has been hailed as a "true leader" by David Beckham for stepping up to take England's second penalty in their Qatar World Cup quarter-final ...

They could become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup. We have some great talent." As the captain, I'll take that, but I couldn't be prouder of the boys. "I can't fault my preparation or anything like that, it was just the execution on the night. And the second one I went the right way. World Cup

England legend Beckham offers support to 'true leader' Kane after ... (Stadium Astro)

Harry Kane was understandably distraught after his crucial miss, but David Beckham lauded him for stepping up in the first place.

World Cup: David Beckham reacts to England exit and messages ... (Metro)

David Beckham says England can 'walk away with their heads held high' after a World Cup quarter-final defeat to France and has paid tribute to 'true leader' ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Gareth Southgate ‘let us down’ during England’s World Cup exit - Rio Ferdinand](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/11/world-cup-rio-ferdinand-says-gareth-southgate-let-us-down-england-france-17917878/?ico=more_text_links) We walk away with our heads held high.’ [Former ref admits officials made costly mistake during England’s World Cup defeat](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/11/world-cup-former-referee-reveals-huge-mistake-england-france-clash-17918055/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [David Beckham](https://metro.co.uk/tag/david-beckham/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) says England can ‘walk away with their heads held high’ after a [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) quarter-final defeat to France and has paid tribute to ‘true leader’ [Harry Kane](https://metro.co.uk/tag/harry-kane/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3) following a cruel night for the striker.

Trevor Noah meets David Beckham in Qatar at World Cup (The National)

With The Daily Show having broadcast its final episodes with the South African comedian as host, he heads to Doha.

but after seven years I feel like it's time, you know?" "I never figured it out but yesterday he promised to buy me a new pair of predators." Noah's last episode as host of The Daily Show was broadcast on Thursday. One of the greatest strikers the world has ever seen!" "I am grateful to you, every single one of you," he said. He got emotional as he delivered one of his final monologues on the US talk show, giving special thanks to the black women who "shaped and nourished" him throughout his life and career.

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