Hugo Lloris has said he chatted with Harry Kane after the England captain missed a critical World Cup penalty against France. The Tottenham teammate has backed Harry Kane to rapidly recover from his Qatar setback.
Kane had already scored one penalty in Saturday’s quarter-final against France goalkeeper Lloris before blazing another late kick over the bar, allowing the holders to beat England 2-1 and advance to the last four at the expense of Gareth Southgate’s side.
“We had a text after the game. It was not easy to find the words straight after and I think he needed some rest,” said Lloris, who has played alongside Kane at Spurs since 2013.
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“It is a difficult time obviously for the English national team and for Harry but I think he can be proud of what he has done in this World Cup.
“Great players, including Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappe, have missed crucial penalties during their careers.
“I am confident that Harry will maintain his composure and enable Tottenham and the national team to succeed.”
After the tournament in Qatar, the two will be reunited at their club, with Tottenham’s next Premier League match scheduled for December 26 against Brentford on the road.
