Standing in close attendance to Southgate was crestfallen England captain Harry Kane at the end of a contrary Euro 2024 campaign. Though he shared the Golden Boot, Kane performed in such laboured fashion it was difficult to avoid the conclusion that time was catching up with the team's all-time record goalscorer. Kane - a fitness doubt coming into the tournament - scored three goals at Euro 2024 but was so far off the standards he has set himself in a stellar career that it was no surprise when he was replaced by Ollie Watkins after 61 minutes.
England's fans, for their part, had loudly demanded the Aston Villa striker's introduction from early in the second half. While..
. Phil McNulty.