Redeemed for the umpteenth time, vindicated again in the face of another round of questions about his age and his durability, Harry Kane scored two golden goals in golden boots on a night when he was presented with a golden cap. Kane has been proving critics wrong throughout a long international career bedecked with individual landmarks and he did it …
In the aftermath of England’s Euro 2024 final loss to Spain there were tears and tantrums - but eventually an air of acceptance. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham cut despondent figures after Sunday's final England believed it was their moment, but they were ultimately beaten by a better Spain England are respected, if not feared, again after decades in the …
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At least Manchester United have got their defence of the Carabao Cup to concentrate on this week. Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City ran riot against Man United at Old Trafford to wrap up another convincing win United were unlocked by City's brilliance and rarely looked like fighting back on a tortuous afternoon for the Red Devils City opened …
