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Harry Kane forced off after crashing into England bench during extra-time despite Gareth Southgate’s bid to save him
Harry Kane clashed with another Premier League star
ENGLAND captain Harry Kane was forced off after crashing into England's bench during the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
Kane, 30, and Manchester City star Manuel Akanji went for the ball next to the touchline but clashed with too much force during extra-time.
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That led to the Bayern Munich superstar tumbling next to his manager Gareth Southgate.
Southgate tried to hold on to his star striker but he couldn't keep him on his feet.
Thus, the Tottenham legend was immediately replaced by Brentford star Ivan Toney in the 109th minute.
That added to England's nerves as they headed to a penalty shootout against Switzerland after a 1-1 draw.
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And Kane has always been lethal from the penalty spot as the team's main taker.
But England didn't miss their skipper during the nervy shootout.
Southgate's men won 5-3 with a clean sweep that saw every player hit the target.
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That was the first time ever England win a penalty shootout by scoring all five spot-kicks.
And to make matters even better, Kane revealed he only suffered a cramp and will be fit enough for the semi-finals.
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England will face the winner of the quarter-final clash between Turkey and the Netherlands.
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