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Harry Kane admits Andorra game wasn’t England’s ‘greatest performance’

Harry Kane hailed Noni Madueke’s ‘individual quality’ after the Chelsea winger set up his goal against Andorra (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Harry Kane hailed Noni Madueke’s ‘individual quality’ after the Chelsea winger set up his goal against Andorra (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)
  • Harry Kane admitted that Thomas Tuchel's side ‘got away with it’after a sloppy performance against Andorra in Saturday's match.
  • England faced boos from fans after a scoreless first half and further jeers at the final whistle, despite Kane's 50th-minute goal.
  • Tuchel felt the Euro 2024 runners-up “played with fire” due to a lack of “seriousness and urgency”.
  • Kane, who scored his 72nd international goal, acknowledged the team's fatigue and lack of quality, emphasising the need to analyse and learn from the performance.
  • Kane praised Noni Madueke's man-of-the-match performance, highlighting his directness and individual quality as crucial in breaking down Andorra's defence.

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