England out of World Cup after Harry Kane penalty miss against France

Everybody would have bet the house on Harry Kane. The England captain had already scored one equaliser from the penalty spot, which had brought him level with Wayne Rooney on 53 goals for his country – the all-time record. Now, with this World Cup thriller back in France’s control, Olivier Giroud’s header having put them back in front at 2-1, Kane stood over the spot once more.

The penalty had been conceded by Theo Hernandez. It was an extraordinary rush of blood from the full-back, who barged into the back of the England substitute Mason Mount as they chased a high ball that was going over both of them. But an even bigger one was to come.

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