June 24th 2024.
In response to Harry Kane's recent comments, Gary Lineker has come forward to defend his own remarks about the England team. It all started when Kane, the captain of the team, called out pundits for being too harsh in their criticism of the national squad during Euro 2024. The team, managed by Gareth Southgate, had faced backlash from both fans and experts following their lackluster 1-1 draw with Denmark last week. Lineker, in particular, had scrutinized Kane's performance, stating that the Bayern Munich striker "needs to do a lot better" and even went as far as calling England's display "s***" on his podcast.
Kane's statements caught the attention of Lineker, who responded on Sunday, acknowledging the pressure that comes with playing for England and the impact of negative comments on the team and its younger members. He emphasized that his intention was not to criticize anyone, but to simply state the reality of playing in major tournaments and wearing the England shirt. Kane's words resonated with Lineker, who admitted that he and other former players should remember what it was like to represent their country and be mindful of how their words are perceived.
On The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker and fellow pundit Alan Shearer addressed Kane's remarks, standing by their initial analysis of England's performance. Lineker acknowledged that it is not easy for players to respond to criticism, but stressed that their comments were not meant to be overly negative or personal. He added that the ultimate goal is for the team to perform well, which would result in more positive and enthusiastic punditry. Shearer agreed with Lineker, stating that while he has no issue with Kane's response, he stands by his own comments as they were simply reflecting the poor performance of the team against Denmark.
Despite the criticism, England still have a chance to turn things around when they face Slovenia in their final group game. The team's place in the knockout stages is almost secured, with Southgate receiving some good news as Luke Shaw returns to full training. The Three Lions will be looking to bounce back and show a more positive display on the pitch. As Lineker and Shearer both mentioned, a spark of brilliance from the team could easily kickstart their tournament and lead them to success.
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