Harry Kane has described his devastation after England's World Cup hopes were shattered by a late Argentina comeback. The defending champions rallied to win 2-1 and book their place in the final against Spain on Sunday.
Late Goals Seal England's Fate
England led 1-0 through Anthony Gordon's goal, but Argentina pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages. Enzo Fernández scored in the 85th minute to level the match, before substitute Lautaro Martínez headed the winner two minutes into injury time.
Kane, visibly emotional, said: 'I think there's not much to say. For now, everyone has to process what's just happened.'
Kane's Heartfelt Reaction
The England captain added: 'Everyone's gutted. I'm gutted for all the boys, all the staff, everyone behind the scenes, because we know how much everyone puts into being a successful national team. When you're so close, when you're 10-plus minutes away and it slips out of your hands like that, obviously, the lads are devastated.'
Lionel Messi and his Argentina side produced a dramatic turnaround in Atlanta, leaving England heartbroken. The match featured a tense atmosphere as England sought to reach their second consecutive World Cup final.
Impact on the Squad
The defeat marks a painful end to England's campaign, with the team having shown resilience throughout the tournament. Kane's leadership and goal-scoring prowess had been key to their progress, but Argentina's late surge proved decisive.
England will now face a third-place play-off, while Argentina prepare to face Spain in the final. The loss is particularly bitter given England's proximity to victory, with just minutes separating them from a place in the showpiece match.
