Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has advised Gareth Southgate to start fresh before bringing Harry Kane on at half-time against Spain. The Three Lions face the Bulls in
Sunday’s Euro 2024 final, with the forward position another area that could see some changes.
Rene believes a substitute Kane would be an option Southgate should not overlook.
“If you want to mess with Spain you need work ethic, สมัคร ufabet energy and intensity. “
Despite being substituted off in every knockout match, the Three Lions captain is one of the tournament’s top scorers with three goals to his name. Questions have been asked about Kane’s ability to press during tournament. While there have also been fitness concerns about the former Tottenham man.
After Ollie Watkins’ remarkable winner against the Netherlands. Questions have surfaced over whether he should replace the nation’s all-time leading scorer in Sunday’s (July 14) match.
Watkins seems to be the clear replacement for Kane after his successful goal against the Netherlands. However, Ivan Toney’s appearances from the bench during the tournament may provide Southgate with an alternative option, should he decide to shake things up.
So if you start with another striker, you keep Harry on the bench. “Because if the game goes into the second half and Kane has played 30, 45 minutes, maybe into extra-time, into a penalty shoot-out, then you bring him on for the second half of the game.”