Irish Daily Mirror

Kane clan feel the pain as cousin crashes out

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THERE was disappoint­ment for England fans in a quiet corner of the West of Ireland as the Three Lions were knocked out of the World Cup by Croatia.

England skipper Harry Kane’s late grandad Michael John, was from Letterfrac­k, Co Galway, and emigrated to England as a teenager.

The Spurs striker, 24, still has relations in the area and the soccer star’s dad Patrick, brother Charlie and Harry are regular visitors.

Harry’s cousin Liz Kane told the Irish Daily Mirror last night: “We are OK, we are very disappoint­ed. We know we’ve a very talented

and much loved cousin to cherish in the Kane household.”

Liz and another cousin Yvonne are awardwinni­ng traditiona­l fiddle players.

Both are regulars in Molly’s bar in Letterfrac­k in Connemara, which gave away free drinks every time the England captain scored during the tournament.

His cousins Liz, Yvonne and Mark Kane led the celebratio­ns when he scored six goals in the tournament.

The World Cup final between France and Croatia takes place on Sunday.

 ??  ?? EMOTIONAL Punters at bar in Letterfrac­k, Co Galway
EMOTIONAL Punters at bar in Letterfrac­k, Co Galway

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