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BURTON-ON-TRENT: England should adopt its new status among the favorites of a major tournament, estimates captain Harry Kane.
The Three Lions begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against the Czech Republic on Friday after a race in the last four of last summer's World Cup and another semi-final in the League of Nations in June.
"I think we think people's expectations are such that we would do well and that before the World Cup, nothing was waiting for it, it's great that we reversed the situation," he said. Kane said Tuesday.
"I think we've handled the situation very well since the World Cup, I think we're the only team to have competed in the World Cup semifinals through their League of Nations groups, and we have probably been among the most difficult groups.
"I think it was important for us to prove to everyone that it was not an isolated case – this team we are really building for something special in the future."
England's chances of winning a major tournament for the first time since 1966, next year, will also be reinforced by the majority of their matches at Wembley.
The semi-finals and finals will be held at the home of English football, as well as at least two group matches from England if they qualify.
"We know that the chance to play a euro where most games are at home is an incredible opportunity and that you do not often get that in your career, so we will try to get the best out of it. party, "added Kane.
Despite Totenham's tottering form, Kane has scored four times in five games since returning from a five-week injury as a result of ligament injuries to the ankle.
And the winner of the Golden Boot World Cup thinks he's "in the zone" in front of a goal in front of three months for the club and the country. Spurs should face Manchester City in the quarterfinals of the Champions League and fight for the top-four finals in the Premier League.
"I never want to be hurt, but I had this break while I was injured and I used it to make sure I would be fine now," he said. -he adds.
"I feel in this area where, if I have the opportunity, I'm going to put it away." You go through such spells during the season.
"Since returning from injury, I feel strong and full of energy, and it is at that moment that I feel at my best."
Kane's last goal in a 2-1 defeat at Southampton was the 200th of his career, but at just 25, he hopes to be able to follow the example of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by becoming a scorer again more prolific until the twenties.
"Nowadays, with all that sports science, I think perfection can be a little later.
"Maybe 28 to 30, maybe it's when you're in your bounty, if you keep fit – Ronaldo and Messi have proven it, I still have a little bit of way to go. "
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