Harry Kane admits he would “swap everything I’ve done in my career” to win Euro 2024 with England, who face Spain in Sunday’s final.
The Three Lions, who were runners-up to Italy in the delayed Euro 2020, are appearing in their second successive European Championship show-piece, and aiming to go the extra step by claiming their first major tournament silverware since lifting the 1966 World Cup.
Kane has already made history at this tournament, becoming the record goalscorer in the knockout stages of both the European Championship (six) and major tournaments overall among European players (nine).
England and Tottenham’s all-time leading scorer, the Bayern Munich striker is still seeking the first team trophy of his impressive career, and he is desperate to end that wait in Berlin.
“It’s no secret that I haven’t won a team trophy,” he told reporters during the pre-match press conference. “Every year that goes by, you are more determined and motivated to change that.
“I have the opportunity to win one of the biggest [trophies] you can ever win and make history with my nation.
“I am extremely proud to be English so, no question, I’d swap everything I’ve done in my career to have a special night and a win tomorrow evening, but that’s not the case.
“[There will be] a lot of hard work from now and until that moment. I’m ready to go and to make tomorrow night a special one.”
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— England (@England) July 13, 2024
It will certainly not be easy for England against the most impressive team of the tournament in Spain, who have won all six of their matches while scoring 13 goals for the loss of just four.
La Roja have put host nation Germany and France to the sword along the way, and are widely regarded as the favourites to lift the Henri Delaunay cup at the Olympiastadion.
Asked if he thought that was the case, Kane added: “That’s not for me or the players to decide. That’s for the media, the fans to think of favourites.
“But Spain have had a fantastic tournament. They have probably been the best team, consistency-wise throughout the tournament, so they probably earn that right, but as we know in football, in one game, anything can happen.
“We back ourselves against anyone we play against. We’ve been through difficult spells in this tournament, but we’ve come through the other side. That builds a tremendous amount of belief and resilience, which is everything you need in a final.
“We expect a tough game. We’re in a European final, so we expect nothing less, and Spain will be difficult tomorrow night.”
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