endured a difficult final warm-up game before Euro 2024 kicks off, succumbing to thanks to a goal from Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson. A lacklustre display from the Three Lions, following their 3-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina meant that Gareth Southgate's side head into the competition on a poor note. There weren't many performances to catch the eye at Wembley on Friday night, with every member of the England starting XI putting in a below-par display.
Such showings were hardly what you might expect given the difference in quality between the two teams on the pitch. But while it was poor defending that was ultimately the cause of England's downfall on the night, it was a lack of creativity and goalscoring threat which really ensured that Southgate's men failed to get themselves back into the tie. And, unfortunately, a big part of that blame falls upon shoulders.
Harry Kane's Poor Game vs Iceland Kane has been England's leading man for years at this point, and his goal record has been typically excellent for the Three Lions over the years. The nation's all-time record scorer has found the back of the net 63 times, while also bagging 342 goals at senior club level. But although he is usually as reliable as they come when leading the line, England's number nine had a night to forget in north London in the final warm-up game before Euro 2024.
Despite having more shots on goal than any of his teammates during his 64 minutes on the pitch, he managed to get neither of those efforts .
