‘We need to create chances for him’ – Trippier on Kane struggle

James Holland
Kieran Trippier Harry Kane England F365

Kieran Trippier believes England can help Harry Kane to score by creating more chances for the Tottenham striker.

Kane has had a poor start to Euro 2020 and is yet to register a single shot on target for the Three Lions.

He was hauled off by Gareth Southgate during the 0-0 stalemate with Scotland on Friday evening.


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Speaking about Kane, Trippier told a press conference: “With H, he works so hard for the team and people might not recognise what he does off the ball.

“I believe in Harry and I know he will score goals, Harry’s chances will come.

“Harry has had an unbelievable season with Spurs. He is working hard in training and it is about getting the chances to him.

“He is our captain, our leader, a big player for us and we just need to create chances for him to score goals. We need to get him on the end of chances.”

Southgate and England received criticism in the aftermath of the Scotland draw. They were seen lacking expansive football and were outplayed by their rivals for much of the game.

However, Trippier remains positive about his team’s chances in the tournament.

The full-back continued: “Two clean sheets, four points on the board, we know we can do better (but) we are on four points, in a good position.

“Everyone is feeling good and calm and everyone is looking forward to the Czech Republic on Tuesday.

“We are in a good position. We have to look forward to Tuesday and get the three points.”

Trippier was left on the bench against the Scots. He began Euro 2020 by playing at left-back in the 1-0 victory over Croatia.

Speaking about his game time so far, the former Tottenham man said: “Luke (Shaw) and Chilly (Ben Chilwell) have had fantastic seasons. Even when I played left-back, Luke and Chilly were helping me.

“We have got a really good squad. Nobody was complaining. In tournament football everyone needs to be there for each other. If I play left-back I will give 110 per cent. The most important thing is the team.

“I have not played loads of games at left-back but I feel I am experienced enough to play on either side. If I am playing, no matter what position, I will always give 110 per cent.

“I don’t mind playing left or right, it doesn’t bother me.”

England face the Czech Republic in their final group match on Tuesday at 20:00.