Harry Kane he has set his sights on beating Spain and finishing first England’s Nations League group after helping the Three Lions to another big win on Thursday night.
The England captain converted from the penalty spot on a night he became England’s most capped player in a 2-1 win over Croatia to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Speaking to ITV after the match, Kane made it clear that beating Spain and topping the group is a major goal for England.
“100%. After the first game, when we lost here against them, we knew we were a bit out,” he said.
“We knew we had done a little bit better. We said to ourselves: let’s win every game until the next one and see what happens.
“It’s the perfect opportunity now on Sunday to try and prove ourselves.”
The Bayern Munich striker was pleased with England’s performance on Thursday, although he admitted there were areas for improvement ahead of the clash.
“Unbelievable gesture, the reception at the start of the game,” Kane said.
“Once the game starts, it’s about getting the win, getting the three points. We’re playing against a tough team, a team that wanted to prove something tonight.
“I think for big periods of the game we did well. We got a bit tired towards the end but overall a great win and we’ve set ourselves up for a great game on Sunday now.”
England captain explains penalty shootout mentality after Bayern collapse
Kane also spoke about his successful penalty, revealing he was particularly determined to score after missing his previous shot at Bayern Munich.
“Same as always. I missed the last one with Bayern, so I think it’s always important to try to bounce back with the next one,” he explained.
“Try not to lose two in a row but execute. I trained yesterday like always and it’s just about going out there and doing it on the field.”
