Devastation and emptiness.
Those are the only accurate words to describe what England’s Harry Kane is feeling right now.
After England lost a late one-goal lead and fell 2-1 to Argentina on Wednesday in the World Cup semifinals, Kane opened up on Instagram about his feelings on the loss.
“No words are big enough right now to overcome this empty feeling in the stomach,” Kane wrote.
“We were close, really close to another final but it wasn’t enough. We’ve given everything over these last seven weeks and to fall short is hard to take!
“I know the expectations are high and rightly so, we’ve been knocking on the door for 8 years now but again are missing that final piece of the jigsaw!”
Despite an improved finish over its quarterfinals loss in 2022, England’s World Cup title drought extended to 60 years, as they last won in 1966.
England downed Panama and Ghana in the Group Stage before taking down Congo, Mexico and Norway in the knockout round.
And while England was just minutes from advancing to an elusive final, it allowed two goals in six minutes in a gut-wrenching loss.
“I’m so proud of the boys and what we have shown throughout this tournament – some tough games and tough environments that we have overcome,” Kane said.
“Some memories that will stay with us players and I’m sure you fans for a long long time! Going for glory doesn’t always mean you will get it.”
“You have to fight for it, get knocked down, pick yourself up and go again and that’s what we will do, there’s no other way but to keep believing and keep pushing.”
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Even with England’s loss, Kane starred for the third straight World Cup, tallying six goals and an assist entering Saturday’s third-place match vs. France.
The 32-year-old scored twice against both Congo in the Round of 32 and Croatia in the Group Stage.
Through three World Cups with England, Kane has 14 goals and four assists.
“Thank you to every single fan that travelled and showed their support in the stadiums,” Kane said. “Thank you to every fan back home for believing in us. Thank you to the boys and staff for everything you have given. As always, win or lose, we learn and go again!”
