World CupQatar 2022

England go out as Kane takes his place in the penalty pantheon of pain

Spurs striker scores one spot-kick but misses another, while Olivier Giroud proves the hero to edge France edge into the World Cup semi-final

England's Harry Kane reacts after missing from the penalty spot during the World Cup quarter-final against France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Photograph: PA
England's Harry Kane reacts after missing from the penalty spot during the World Cup quarter-final against France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Photograph: PA
Ken Early at Al Bayt Stadium
Sun Dec 11 2022 - 08:34 • 5 MIN READ

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Ken Early

Ken Early

Ken Early is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in soccer