Chance to end barren years fires England up for Nations League
The fact that England have not won anything at senior level since their solitary World Cup triumph in 1966 gives manager Gareth’s side the sense that a triumph will make a mark. — Action Images via Reuters
They also earned Southgate’s side a place in the competition’s final four, where they will take on the Netherlands in Guimaraes on Thursday with a place in Sunday’s final against Portugal or Switzerland on the line. “We’re going to try and take full advantage. We all want to win trophies and have the experience of sharing that with the group and the fans, so it’s a huge incentive. The fans are going to be out in numbers and hopefully be part of history,” added the forward.
But Kane says there will be no hangover from that contest once the players find themselves preparing together. While more games at the end of a long, hard season might see some tired legs in action, defender Michael Keane believes that the chance of silverware makes sure motivation will be high.
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