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HARRY KANE cut a forlorn figure after being withdrawn during England’s showdown with Spain.
The Three Lions skipper was replaced by Ollie Watkins just 61 minutes into their 2-1 Euro 2024 final defeat.
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GettyKane was seen with his head in his hand after he struggled to get into the game, which Spain were leading 1-0 when he came off.
Before kick-off, Gary Neville suggested why the Three Lions talisman has not been at his best.
The ITV pundit said: “He doesn’t look right physically, that’s what I would say, but I think he knows how to play the game. He’s the very best striker we’ve ever had.”
Colleague Roy Keane added: “I think when he’s been dropping deep, not in position sense, he has looked a little bit sluggish. He just needs to be a bit sharper with his distribution.
“I think his positional sense [has been fine] it’s just his sharpness isn’t quite there.”
Neville continued: “I think in the next couple of weeks, or maybe even quicker that, it will emerge that he’s been patching himself up to get out there on the pitch. That’s ordinarily what happens.
“He doesn’t look right and it’s something to do with his physicality, it’s nothing to do with his understanding of the game.”
The change did the trick as Gareth Southgate‘s England levelled through Cole Palmer soon after Kane was hauled off.
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But Spain were ahead again four minutes from time as substitute Mikel Oyarzabal prodded home.
Watkins was England’s hero against the Netherlands but the Aston Villa sensation could not do it again as the Spaniards held on.
After a tight first-half, Nico Williams finished off a flowing Spain move to put his side ahead.
England forced themselves level but it was not enough as the best team of the tournament earned a deserved trophy.
Oyarzabal timed his run to perfection 
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