Harry Kane proud as he prepares for ‘amazing’ opportunity to lead England out at Wembley for Euro 2020 final… as Three Lions skipper takes-aim at Golden Boot and glory on Sunday
Harry Kane will be the proudest man at Wembley when he walks in the legendary Bobby Moore’s footsteps by leading England out in a major tournament final.
Kane has the opportunity to become the first England captain to lift the European Championship trophy in the final against Italy on Sunday.
Moore memorably lifted the World Cup at Wembley in 1966 – a triumph that remains this country’s first and only major trophy.
Harry Kane will become the first man to captain England in a major final since Bobby Moore
The England skipper scored the winning goal on Wednesday as they secured their final spot
And when asked how it would feel to emulate Moore this weekend, he said: ‘It’s going to be an amazing occasion for sure. I’m extremely proud leading them out for any game.
‘The closer it gets the nerves and excitement will kick in. We have to make sure we are on the winning side and I’m looking forward to it. What an occasion.’
Kane notched his fourth goal of the tournament and two goals in the final should secure the Golden Boot.
He said: ’Golden Boots are a bonus and if I get it it means I’ve scored one or two in the final which gives us a great chance to win the trophy.
Kane will lead the England team into the biggest game of their lives against Italy on Sunday
The striker need two goals to claim the Golden Boot in the final, aiming to continue his form
‘You want to help your team and scoring goals does that. We go into Sunday with loads of confidence.
‘We’ll enjoy this one but the focus is now on Sunday. It’s hard to sum up into words. As a professional it’s about the next game and it is hard to take in the crowd and everyone at home watching.
‘We haven’t won anything but you have to enjoy nights like this. There is always that feeling that we have one more to go.
‘We have shown great resilience, each player a credit to each other and the staff and we are excited for a final in our home ground.’