Three Lions of England

12 Dec

England: ‘A Brutal Outcome As Three Lions Exit Feels Even More Painful’

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England manager Gareth Southgate and his players nursed a familiar sense of missed opportunity as that elusive major tournament triumph escaped them once more. Watching the post-match scene at the Al Bayt Stadium brought flashbacks – to the World Cup semi-final defeat against Croatia in Moscow in 2018, to the European Championship final loss to Italy at Wembley 16 months ago. Amid the pain of their latest defeat, Southgate offered consolation to devastated England players who inspired hope, only to see potential glory wrenched from their grasp. A 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to holders France, here in Qatar, was a brutal…

12 Dec

World Cup 2022: England Players Head Home After France Quarter-final Defeat

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Captain Harry Kane said England would use their defeat by France to be “mentally and physically stronger for the next challenge” as they headed home from the World Cup in Qatar. England were beaten 2-1 in the quarter-finals, with Kane missing an 84th-minute penalty, having earlier equalled England’s scoring record of 53 goals. Gareth Southgate’s side left their hotel in Al Wakrah before their flight home. “Absolutely gutted,” said Kane. Writing on social media, the Tottenham forward added: “We’ve given it everything and it’s come down to a small detail which I take responsibility for. There’s no hiding from it, it hurts and it’ll take some…