Harry Kane 'can tell his critics to f**k off' claims Dimitar Berbatov

Harry Kane ‘can tell his critics to f**k off’ after his crucial knockout goals fired England into the Euro 2020 final, claims Dimitar Berbatov… as former Man United striker insists he ‘sensed’ it could be Gareth Southgate’s side’s year

  • Harry Kane faced criticism after failing to score for England in the group stage 
  • Dimitar Berbatov says Kane was ‘doing a lot for the team’ despite not scoring  
  • The 27-year-old has scored an impressive four goals during the knockout phase
  • Berbatov claims that this England squad ‘is capable of doing something special’

Harry Kane’s form at Euro 2020 means the England captain can tell his critics to ‘f**k off’ according to former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov. 

Kane scored his fourth goal of the competition on Wednesday as England beat Denmark 2-1 to secure their place in Sunday’s final against Italy.  

Berbatov has been impressed by the 27-year old’s performances during the tournament; and insists that he has proved those doubting his inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s side wrong. 

Harry Kane has scored four goals during the knockout phase to fire England to Sunday’s final

Dimitar Berbatov has been impressed with Kane’s performances throughout the tournament 

‘Kane has been excellent in the knockout stages. He received some criticism in the group stages but Kane can tell his critics to f**k off.’ Berbatov told Betfair.

‘Even great players have their ups and downs. Even when he wasn’t scoring he was doing a lot for the team. Now the goals are coming.

‘The pressure on him with the penalty against Denmark was immense. You cannot imagine what it feels like to take a penalty with a nation’s hopes on your shoulders. 

‘As a player you know that everyone is depending on you, even if you don’t want to think about it. It wasn’t a good penalty but he got a bit of luck.

England will play Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday, their first major final since 1966

‘Reaching the final of Euro 2020 is a major achievement for England. I had a sense that this could be England’s year. 

‘It’s thoroughly deserved, although credit to Denmark for a great effort in the semi-final. The talent and quality in this England squad is capable of doing something special and I’m really pleased to see them in the final.’

Kane’s position in the team came under scrutiny after he failed to score during the group stages, however he notched an impressive four goals during the knockout phase as England secured their place in a major final for the first time since 1966.

The Three Lions will play Italy at Wembley on Sunday in the Euro 2020 final. 




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