I am not undroppable, insists striker Kane as
ENGLAND captain Harry Kane does not consider himself undroppable as Gareth Southgate’s men focus on Friday’s Euro 2020 clash with old foes Scotland.
All eyes will be on Wembley when the oldest international rivals in world football go toe-to-toe in a crunch Group D encounter in front of a loud, if restricted, crowd.
England head into the match fresh from Sunday’s 1-0 win against
World Cup finalists Croatia, whereas Scotland are reeling from their bruising 2-0 loss to the Czech Republic at Hampden Park.
Patrik Schick’s outrageous longrange strike settled a match which adds extra spice to Friday’s group game, which brings back memories of Paul Gascoigne’s stunning goal at Euro 96.
Kane said of that 2-0 Wembley win: “That is such a good game in the history of English football. “Gazza’s goal was one of the greatest goals an Englishman has ever scored in a European competition.
“There are nice memories to take from that but we just need to focus on this one. We are expecting a tough game against a good side so that is all we can do.
“Scotland were good. We will be looking at the game and assessing
the things we can exploit. All in all we are ready for a tough game.
“It was unbelievable from Schick as to see the keeper off the line is one thing but then to be able to put it in the back of the net is another.
“Probably the goal of the tournament - that will be a hard one to beat.
“Every now and then I will look for that one. The goalkeepers today like to play as sweepers waiting for that ball in between so if there is a ricochet or an opening I like to try and look for that one.
“You never know, we might get another one this tournament.”
Kane will no doubt be taking a peek to see if David Marshall strays off his line at Wembley, where the skipper is sure to be one of the first names on the team sheet despite a quiet game against Croatia.
Asked if he is undroppable, Kane, 27, said: “You will have to ask Gareth that but I never look at it that way.
“We have great competition for places. Dominic Calvert-lewin has come in and done great.
“I try to be the best and try and improve every day and when I play I try and give my best for the team.
“That is what everyone is doing and everyone is waiting for the chance to try and impress.”