England captain Harry Kane was interviewed by the British media after the match between England and Slovenia in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. Kane said that despite a smooth performance in the group stage, England usually play at their best in the knockout stage and is looking forward to the upcoming matches.
Kane mentioned, "If you look back at our previous matches, you'll see that we tend to perform better in the knockout stages. We played Germany, Ukraine and Denmark in the last Euro, so fans can expect us to show a higher level of performance in the upcoming matches." He emphasized that the team's goal is to play solidly in the group stage to ensure a smooth progression.
Talking about his performance in the group stage, Kane believes that there is still room for the team to improve, but he also pointed out that the team is enjoying these good moments while finishing first in the group.
On the upcoming knockout round of 16, Kane said the matches will be challenging no matter which opponent they face. He observed that the matches in the other groups have been quite intense, which suggests that there are no easy opponents to deal with in the upcoming matches. Kane believes that the tournament is now entering a crucial phase and these moments are crucial for the team. He hopes that England will be able to build up some momentum and get ready for the upcoming knockout rounds.
