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'Needs to do a lot better' - Gary Lineker dishes out advice to 'plodding' Harry Kane after England captain is taken off against Denmark at Euro 2024

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In a candid assessment following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-player-ratings-vs-denmark-euro-2024-harry-kane-declan-rice/blteb8e470f74e1efa0" target="_blank">England's 1-1 draw with Denmark</a> at Euro 2024, former England striker and BBC pundit Gary Lineker called for a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alan-shearer-gareth-southgate-harry-kane-england-denmark/blt377ea42fd4a7022f" target="_blank">significant improvement from Kane</a>. Despite scoring England's only goal, Kane's overall performance left much to be desired, prompting Lineker to advise manager Gareth Southgate to demand more from the team captain.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Kane's contributions beyond the goal were minimal, as he struggled to make a significant impact on the game. This was not an isolated incident; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/harry-kane-erling-haaland-role-england-win-serbia-gareth-southgate-past-mistakes/blt3a8d440bc14b67dc" target="_blank">Kane faced similar challenges</a> in England's 1-0 victory over Serbia in their opening group game, where his presence was largely peripheral.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking on BBC Sport, Lineker outlined specific areas where Kane needs to improve. He said: "As a striker you have two jobs, score goals, which Harry Kane has been good at all his career, and make space. He needs his manager to come to him and ask a little bit more of him. I would have expected that if I'd put in that kind of performance. Against a back three he has to stretch the play, run one way and then come short so you don't have to come too far to receive it. He needs to make more space for the midfield players behind him to create chances." Lineker did not mince words when critiquing Kane's movement, describing it as "minimal" and "lethargic." "In all honesty, Harry Kane needs to do a lot better," he added. "His movement was minimal. He didn't look to go behind and he doesn't often, but even when he comes short he's drifting short very lethargically, he's plodding short and that's not going to help."

WHAT LINEKER SAID

Kane's underwhelming performance led to his substitution in the 70th minute, with Ollie Watkins coming on as his replacement. This change underscored Southgate's recognition of the need for more dynamism and energy up front. However, the broader issue of how to best utilize Kane remains a pressing concern for Southgate and his coaching staff.

DID YOU KNOW?

As England prepares for their final group-stage match against Slovenia, Kane must pull up his socks to prove his critics wrong. However, Southgate's tactical flexibility will be crucial in addressing these issues. Adjusting the formation and player roles could help unlock Kane's potential and provide the midfielders with the space needed to create scoring opportunities. All eyes will be on Kane on June 25 against Slovenia.

WHAT NEXT FOR KANE?

'Needs to do a lot better' - Gary Lineker dishes out advice to 'plodding' Harry Kane after England captain is taken off against Denmark at Euro 2024 | Goal.com English Saudi Arabia

Gary Lineker had a few bits of advice for a &quot;plodding&quot; Harry Kane after the England captain was taken off against Denmark at Euro 2024.

&apos;Needs to do a lot better&apos; - Gary Lineker dishes out advice to &apos;plodding&apos; Harry Kane after England captain is taken off against Denmark at Euro 2024