England football

2023 - 3 - 24

'I have never seen a finisher like him' (England Football)

Jordan Pickford, Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson discuss what makes Harry Kane so special after the striker surpassed Wayne Rooney as England's all-time ...

He is a fantastic player and a huge player we will need if we want to be successful in the future. It is the pace, the whip and the way he finishes the ball is incredible, with both feet. He is great to have in the dressing room and around the team, both on and off the field, which is a massively important thing. He will pick his spot and he will commit to that spot. “When you are in training with him, you rarely save a shot because of the quality he has. The defender continued: “It is so hard to play up against him.

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Italy 1-2 England: Player ratings as Harry Kane, Declan Rice and ... (Sky Sports)

Harry Kane became Englands all-time record goalscorer as England beat Italy 2-1 in their first Euro 2024 Qualifier; Declan Rice was also on target while ...

Came on in a period of the game where Italy were on top. Really struggled to get into the game in the time that he was on the pitch. As the game became stretched, he showed some good touches in possession and his physicality helped Italy disrupt England's rhythm. Like many of his team-mates he endured a difficult first half but had some superb touches in the second. Plenty of bite in the tackle from the PSG midfielder, as you'd expect, but the 30-year-old struggled to have an impact in the first half as England dominated the midfield battle. Helped turn the game in Italy's favour. Improved as Italy grew into the game in the second half, but was booked for stopping a potential England counter before being replaced by Tonali. Italy's captain for the night in the absence of Leonardo Bonucci. Combined brilliantly with England's supporting forwards in the first half and continued to work tirelessly in the second. Italy's midfield had a torrid first half with the likes of Barella unable to get on the ball and dictate play. Came under pressure in the first half as England attacked with pace and energy. Largely assured in the first half, save for one early lapse.

Football: Kane makes history as England squeeze past Italy in Euro ... (The Straits Times)

He smashes home a spot-kick just before half-time, to score his 54th international goal. Read more at straitstimes.com.

And the 45,000 crowd roared on Italy after Shaw was sent off after two quick-fire yellow cards, the second for chopping down Retegui to stop a dangerous Italy attack. Thursday’s match was the first since the passing of Gianluca Vialli, and there was a moving pre-match tribute to the former Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea forward who was a key part of Mancini’s staff. For Italy it was a frustrating night as a bad first-half display cost the Azzurri the chance to give England another bloody nose after winning Euro 2020 at their expense and relegating them from the Nations League top tier.

Italy vs. England - Football Match Report - March 23, 2023 - ESPN (ESPN)

Get a report of the Italy vs. England 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage football match.

"It's the first time that England have won in Italy for a long, long time and to be part of that is amazing. And to everyone in here, thank you to everyone who has made this dream come alive." [Jack Grealish](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/172850/Jack-Grealish) missed a glorious chance to make it 3-0 on the stroke of half-time. "I want to also say a big thank you to my teammates, to the staff, the fans, my family back home and my wife. "I knew it wouldn't take long but that was quick. [Jude Bellingham](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/291281/Jude-Bellingham) ran the show in the early stages for England and he forced a superb save from Donnarumma when he let fly with a ferocious shot from distance. Congrats Harry!" [Leonardo Spinazzola](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/148974/Leonardo-Spinazzola) it fell kindly for Rice to shoot past Donnarumma. [Argentina](/soccer/team?id=202)-born Retegui smashed a low shot past [Jordan Pickford](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159443/Jordan-Pickford). [Luke Shaw](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/167127/Luke-Shaw) was sent off for a second yellow card to leave England to defend the final minutes with 10 men. [Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire). [European Championship](/soccer/league/_/name/UEFA.EURO), won on penalties by Italy, England were vastly superior in the first half and went into the break with a 2-0 lead courtesy of [Declan Rice](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/238262/Declan-Rice) and Kane's record-breaking strike from the penalty spot.

England football: Ronaldo, Kane break records in wins for Portugal ... (Daily Pioneer)

It was a record-breaking night for Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane as qualifying for the European Championship in 2024 got underway.

The teams have met since then — twice, in fact, with Italy gaining a win and a draw in Nations League qualifying last year. Russia is banned by UEFA from competing in qualifying for Euro 2024. It was a record-breaking night for Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane as qualifying for the European Championship in 2024 got underway. Already the leading scorer in men's international soccer, the 38-year-old Ronaldo now has more international appearances than any other male player after racking up No. A 1-1 draw with Iran in Tehran was played in front of 78,000 spectators and comes after months of Russia seeking closer ties with the Asian Football Confederation. The meeting with Italy in Naples was a repeat of the Euro 2020 final won by the Azzurri at Wembley Stadium.

Football community reacts as Harry Kane becomes England's all ... (ANI News)

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading goal scorer after converting a penalty against Italy on Thursday. Many English football players and legends ...

He is a fantastic player and a huge player we will need if we want to be successful in the future. On the pitch, his record and his goals speak for themselves and I'm sure if you ask any of the lads, they will tell you he has been a really good captain for this team." He said, "First and foremost, Harry is a great person and a great leader. He is an amazing footballer, an amazing finisher and a pure goalscorer," as quoted by England football. He is great to have in the dressing room and around the team, both on and off the field, which is a massively important thing. He is a great finisher.

Wembley tribute planned for Harry Kane (England Football)

England's game with Ukraine on Sunday 26 March will see tributes to Harry Kane, Jack Leslie, George Cohen and more.

Many are now providing a safe and secure space for the 117,000 Ukrainians who are still unable to return home as the war continues into its second year. After Christmas, 50 balls were sent from old stock at the England teams warehouse in Stafford. However, he faced adversity because of the colour of his skin, and was deselected and never played for his country. In addition, FA staff at St. In addition to support for the Jack Leslie Campaign’s ongoing legacy work, the FA Chair and former England international Viv Anderson will welcome members of his family to the pitch to be presented with the honorary cap and certificate. Prior to this, the family of Jack Leslie will be presented with a posthumous honorary England cap to recognise the former Plymouth Argyle forward’s contribution to the game and wider society, and to right a historical wrong.

FA alter Harry Kane and Wembley celebration plans after Wayne ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Harry Kane overtook Wayne Rooney to become England's greatest goalscorer of all time on Thursday night after his penalty confirmed the Three Lions' victory ...

In-form [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) striker Rashford pulled out of the squad through injury but then posted pictures of him on a tourist jaunt with his girlfriend to New York. But without a doubt he was in good form. But it could be seen as a thinly veiled dig at Rashford not being able to report up. “We are immensely grateful to the FA and Wembley Stadium for donating tickets to displaced Ukrainians. But Rooney, who had set the record which Kane has now broken, cannot fly to London the weekend because his MLS team DC United are in action. When he broke his record, Rooney received his special Golden Boot from Sir Bobby Charlton.

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