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Harry Kane has said England's players only have themselves to blame after suffering more final heartbreak at Euro 2024. Kane was withdrawn in the second half with the Three Lions trailing 1-0 from Nico Williams' opener, only for Cole Palmer to level from long range.

But Mikel Oyarzaba's late strike meant an agonising defeat for Kane and co, and prolonged his own personal trophy drought.

And afterwards, he candidly admitted his side didn't command enough possession, and fell short of the levels required for the full 90 minutes.

"Losing in a final is as tough as it gets," he told the BBC. "I think we did really well to get back in the game and get back to 1-1. We couldn't quite use that momentum to push on and we couldn't quite keep the ball and we got punished for it towards the end of the game. It's just painful as it can be in a football match.

"We didn't quite keep the same intensity and pressure. We didn't quite keep the ball well enough. It was the last stage of the tournament, there was a lot of tired legs and tired mentality there.

"We struggled and got caught by the ball in behind. It's down to big moments. We had a big moment at the end where they cleared one of the line and it could've been different. But yeah for now it's just really disappointing."

England were forced to come from behind in each of their three previous knockout games, and that sequence looked set to continue when Palmer blasted home. But Kane stopped short of saying the mental fatigue caused by their dramatic tournament had eventually taken its toll.

"It's been a tough tournament," he added. "We've had to show a lot of resilience, me personally, and the whole team as well. It's been a difficult ride. We've done extremely well to get here.

"Ultimately we're going to be judged on this game. We wanted to do it so badly for ourselves and also the fans and everyone who has believed in us the whole way. Right now it's just huge disappointment."

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Attention will now turn to the future of Gareth Southgate, who is yet to confirm if he'll continue as manager through to the 2026 World Cup. But Kane, 30, said it was too early to speculate on his future.

"We've made it clear - we love the manager," he insisted. "That's his decision. It's not the time to talk about it now. That's down to him, he'll go away and think about it. Right now we're all just hurting."

Everton are currently in negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur regarding the future of Dele Alli, as they continue to aid his recovery from injury.

The 28-year-old is undergoing training at Finch Farm after Everton offered their support in his battle against a groin issue that kept him off the pitch last season.

Despite being out of contract now, the conditions of his transfer from Tottenham to Merseyside could hinder any attempts by Everton to offer him a new deal. The ECHO has learned that Everton and Spurs are discussing the possibility of revising the original terms of the agreement.

If successful, Dele might have a chance to prove his worth during the pre-season.

These talks are the latest in a series of ongoing discussions between the two clubs about the player. Last season, when he seemed on the verge of returning after surgery, there were conversations about the terms of his January 2022 transfer - which made efforts to assist Dele's recovery challenging due to the payments that would have been required if he had achieved performance milestones.

He continued: "People, sometimes, lose sight of that. I'm not accusing anyone of anything, that's just the way it is. He's worked with some really big managers, very good managers with interesting ways of playing. Why wouldn't I go: 'Dele what's your thoughts?' I trust these players."

Whether Dele gets a chance to impress Dyche further could depend on the outcome of talks between Everton and Spurs. The two clubs are in discussions over a deal for the midfielder and if an agreement can be reached it could open the door for Dele to earn a new deal at Goodison Park.

Harry Kane's true colours shone through after Ollie Watkins fired England into the Euro 2024 final with a 90th-minute winner against the Netherlands on Wednesday night.

Watkins replaced him 10 minutes earlier after another below-par display, but the Three Lions captain was among the players to rush the pitch after the last-gasp goal.

Despite his underwhelming showing, Kane equalised from the penalty spot in the first half, becoming the joint-leader in the Golden Boot race.

The 30-year-old has now scored three goals at Euro 2024, a tally only matched by Spain's Dani Olmo among players in Sunday's final.

But he will have been disappointed to be hauled off with the game finely poised at 1-1 as Gareth Southgate called on Watkins to make the desired impact.

And did he?! The Aston Villa striker latched onto Cole Palmer's through ball before firing low and hard across Bart Verbruggen from a tight angle, blowing the metaphorical roof off the Westfalenstadion.

As Watkins wheeled off towards the corner flag, England's bench, including Kane, couldn't help but stream onto the pitch in pure jubilation.

Southgate's players surrounded the match-winner in an emotional huddle, knowing many of them would be in for the game of their lives in four days' time.

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After full-time, Watkins talked through his winner, explaining that he didn't think he had struck a ball as well in his entire career.

He said: "The ball came into me; hold up is not the strongest side of my game, but the goal was my bread and butter.

"I said to Cole Palmer we were both going to go on the pitch, and he would set me up, and it happened.

"You don't get that opportunity very often and I had to be greedy and take the shot. I don't think I have hit the ball so sweet like that before."

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Kane was among those hailing Watkins after the final whistle, telling ITV: "We talk about being ready. We're a big team at being ready.

"When it matters, you might get five minutes, one minute, but you can make a difference , you can win us a tournament.

"He's been waiting, he's been patient. What he did was outstanding and he deserves it."

Jude Bellingham added: "Ollie Watkins came on and took his opportunity. I'm buzzing for him. You're not starting every game like you would for your club and it's difficult."

Chelsea have already been busy in the summer transfer window, with Todd Boehly wasting no time in splashing his cash on new players. The Blues have welcomed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu and Omari Kellyman to Stamford Bridge but there is still plenty of time for things to go awry.

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Cole Palmer asks to leave

The worst-case scenario for Chelsea would be if Palmer decides that it would be in his best interests to leave Stamford Bridge. The former Manchester City youngster only joined the Blues last summer but has already established himself as their best player, scoring 27 goals in all competitions last season.

Palmer remains tied down to Chelsea until 2030 but it has been speculated that he could push for an exit in order to play Champions League football. Such a development would be catastrophic for the west Londoners, who will be relying on Palmer to lead their charge back to the Premier League's upper reaches.

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Victor Osimhen deal falls through

Chelsea are known to be on the lookout for a new striker, with Enzo Maresca eager to boost his attacking options before the new season gets underway. Victor Osimhen has been linked with the Blues for a number of years and is thought to be on their list of striking targets this summer.

Initial talks have already taken place at club level, with Corriere dello Sport reporting that Napoli would be willing to accept a fee in the region of £84million. It marks a steep departure from the value of his release clause, which currently stands at nearly £111m.

Osimhen has shown that he can score goals at the very highest level and would arguably be the perfect man to lead the line for Chelsea next season. However, the Blues would be forced to settle for a lesser option if discussions break down without a deal being agreed.

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Two key players join Premier League rivals

Conor Gallagher and Ben Chilwell have been widely tipped to leave Stamford Bridge this summer as part of a clear-out behind the scenes. The likes of Atletico Madrid and Tottenham are said to be interested in signing Gallagher, who has just entered the final year of his deal with the Blues.

A move to Spain would be the ideal solution for Chelsea as it would mean they would not have to face Gallagher in the Premier League. In contrast, a move to Tottenham would force the Blues to come up against him while also strengthening their north London rivals.

Chilwell, meanwhile, is reportedly the subject of surprise interest from Manchester United with Erik ten Hag on the hunt for a new left-sided defender. Chelsea would ideally like to avoid selling Chilwell to any team, let alone the Red Devils, given his importance to their plans when fully fit.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed that it would be music to Virgil van Dijk’s ears if England dropped Harry Kane for Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final. Kane has scored twice at the tournament despite not being at his best.

Concerns have been raised over the England captain’s fitness. The Bayern Munich striker came into the Euros with a back injury and has finished only two of the Three Lions’ five matches.

Some fans and pundits have wondered whether dropping Kane for the semi-final would be beneficial. Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins have performed well in brief cameo appearances.

But Alexander-Arnold points out that Dutch defenders would dream of seeing a teamsheet that does not include England’s record goalscorer and captain.

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“Anyone facing England would like to see Harry Kane not playing. We’re talking about England’s record scorer,” the Liverpool defender said.

“He’s scored two in this tournament, helped us win games and, as our captain, leads by example and puts everything into games. People will always have opinions but he is leading us into a semi-final.

“He is part of the reason why the environment is such a good one in camp. And he is a reason why we’re heading into a semi.”

Kane scored against Denmark and struck the winner in extra-time against Slovakia in the last-16. Alexander-Arnold continued: “You just know he is a threat. Anything in and around the box, you must be on red alert. He is the best finisher that I’ve seen or played with.”

Manager Gareth Southgate withdrew Kane before the penalty shootout against Switzerland. However, the Tottenham icon had collided with his boss and tripped over a container after being nudged off the pitch by a Swiss defender.

Despite appearing injured at the time, Kane insisted that he was fine. He is expected to be fit to face the Dutch in Dortmund, where he scored a Bundesliga hat-trick for Bayern last season.

Southgate has defended Kane’s contribution at the tournament so far. He said: “All of the games have been slightly different, I thought he did a super job for the team in terms of defensively, his positioning, his understanding of where he needed to be.

“He’s perhaps not flowing as he’s arriving in those deeper areas as sometimes he looks with his passing, but he’s still playing an immense part for the group.”

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou heads into the new season knowing he needs major attacking reinforcements. The north Londoners slipped away in the battle for a Champions League place last season, in part because they were too often blunt up front.

Captain Son Heung-min shouldered most of the scoring burden after Harry Kane’s departure. The South Korean scored 17 times and assisted a further 10 goals, taking responsibility for creating and scoring chances.

Richarlison struck 12 goals although eight of those came in an eight-match spell during the winter. Postecoglou will want surgery conducted on his forward line, and that may involve building a new attack around Son as a central figure.

Spain’s Euro 2024 star Nico Williams has been linked with Spurs. Although several other huge European clubs are also interested in a move, the Premier League club can get ahead of the competition by matching the 21-year-old’s reported £49million release clause at Athletic Bilbao.

On the other wing, the versatile Jonathan David would also be an excellent addition. David struck 26 goals for Lille last season and would be able to play in a fluid front three alongside Son and Williams.

During a packed campaign in which Spurs will hope to go far in the Europa League, Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson and Richarlison provide three excellent back-up options for Postecoglou’s attack.

The Australian head coach may also hope to finally land Conor Gallagher over the coming weeks. Spurs have long been linked with the Chelsea vice-captain, whose departure from Stamford Bridge would help ease their financial constraints. The west Londoners are believed to want around £50m for the England international.

Spurs will want to negotiate down that price, especially if they are to spend nearly £80m on Williams and David, the latter of whom Lille reportedly value at £30m.

Postecoglou has already spent £30m on Leeds’ teenage sensation Archie Gray. The England U21 international can expect regular game time under the Spurs boss, who is keen to use young and dynamic players in midfield.

Lucas Bergvall will also join Spurs this summer after a pre-agreement deal with Djurgardens was completed in January.

Spurs will naturally need to sell players to ensure they can fund a big-spending summer. Postecoglou said towards the end of last season that some squad members would not remain at the club for much longer. Bryan Gil, Emerson Royal and Giovani Lo Celso have all been linked with departures.

Tottenham’s dream line-up for 2024-25: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Gallagher, Sarr, Gray, David, Son, Williams.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou heads into the new season knowing he needs major attacking reinforcements. The north Londoners slipped away in the battle for a Champions League place last season, in part because they were too often blunt up front.

Captain Son Heung-min shouldered most of the scoring burden after Harry Kane’s departure. The South Korean scored 17 times and assisted a further 10 goals, taking responsibility for creating and scoring chances.

Richarlison struck 12 goals although eight of those came in an eight-match spell during the winter. Postecoglou will want surgery conducted on his forward line, and that may involve building a new attack around Son as a central figure.

Spain’s Euro 2024 star Nico Williams has been linked with Spurs. Although several other huge European clubs are also interested in a move, the Premier League club can get ahead of the competition by matching the 21-year-old’s reported £49million release clause at Athletic Bilbao.

On the other wing, the versatile Jonathan David would also be an excellent addition. David struck 26 goals for Lille last season and would be able to play in a fluid front three alongside Son and Williams.

During a packed campaign in which Spurs will hope to go far in the Europa League, Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson and Richarlison provide three excellent back-up options for Postecoglou’s attack.

The Australian head coach may also hope to finally land Conor Gallagher over the coming weeks. Spurs have long been linked with the Chelsea vice-captain, whose departure from Stamford Bridge would help ease their financial constraints. The west Londoners are believed to want around £50m for the England international.

Spurs will want to negotiate down that price, especially if they are to spend nearly £80m on Williams and David, the latter of whom Lille reportedly value at £30m.

Postecoglou has already spent £30m on Leeds’ teenage sensation Archie Gray. The England U21 international can expect regular game time under the Spurs boss, who is keen to use young and dynamic players in midfield.

Lucas Bergvall will also join Spurs this summer after a pre-agreement deal with Djurgardens was completed in January.

Spurs will naturally need to sell players to ensure they can fund a big-spending summer. Postecoglou said towards the end of last season that some squad members would not remain at the club for much longer. Bryan Gil, Emerson Royal and Giovani Lo Celso have all been linked with departures.

Tottenham’s dream line-up for 2024-25: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Gallagher, Sarr, Gray, David, Son, Williams.

England captain Harry Kane was clattered by Manuel Akanji in the second half of extra-time during the Three Lions' Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland, forcing the striker to be substituted off through injury before the penalty shoot-out.

Kane had been chasing a ball into the channel when Manchester City defender Akanji followed him and bumped the striker before he flew into the advertisement boards.

The skipper tumbled past Gareth Southgate on the sideline and could be seen holding his thigh before promptly being taken off for Brentford's Ivan Toney.

With the match heading towards a penalty shoot-out, at 1-1 at the time of Kane's substitution, Southgate would have been banking on Kane to step up from 12 yards should neither side claim a late winner.

However, in Toney, a suitable replacement from the spot did arrive onto the pitch having made a positive impact off the bench in the previous round when his header set up Kane's winner against Slovakia.

After a drab opening 45 minutes, the deadlock was finally broken by Switzerland striker Breel Embolo, who tapped home inside the England box but only sparked Southgate's side into life.

After a mix-up involving, Jude Bellingham who refused to be substituted off when his number was mistakenly held up by the fourth official, Bukayo Saka curled an effort into the far corner moments later.

But England did not need Kane to advance, as Cole Palmer, Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Trent Alexander-Arnold scored all five penalties while Akanji missed to send the Three Lions through.

However, despite England progressing, they will be fearful of the availability of their talisman Kane for the semi-final against either Holland or Turkey, with a thigh problem that was deemed serious enough to force him off 10 minutes before a penalty shoot-out.

Harry Maguire has been one of the first names on the England team sheet since Gareth Southgate took charge. But the Three Lions boss has been forced to shake things up at Euro 2024 due to an injury suffered by Maguire in the lead-up to the tournament.

As is so often the case, one player's setback became another's opportunity, and Marc Guehi was the player thrust into the starting XI. Playing in all four of England's matches thus far, the Crystal Palace centre-back has been nothing short of superb.

That won't surprise the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham, who have reportedly been tracking Guehi's progress for a number of years. It remains to be seen whether either of the north London rivals have a pop at signing him later this summer.

But if they do, Maguire's injury and Guehi's big chance at Euro 2024 will see them joined in the transfer chase by a number of fierce competitors. According to The Sun; Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are now interested in Guehi off the back of his performances in Germany, reducing the chances of the Gunners or Spurs pulling off a statement deal.

Palace have already lost Michael Olise to a big-money Bayern Munich offer this summer, but it is thought they would also be willing to let go of Guehi if an offer in the region of £50million is sent their way.

With only two years remaining on the defender's contract, time is running out for Palace to bank a huge fee. Guehi is still only 23 years old and, in theory, has plenty of time before reaching his peak as a centre-back.

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The England man came through Chelsea's academy but began building his reputation during a fruitful loan spell with Championship side Swansea City. Palace snapped him up in 2021 after he had made only two senior appearances for the Blues.

Three seasons later, Guehi boasts almost a century of Premier League experience and a run to the knockout stages as an England starter.

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Painfully for the Three Lions, and Guehi himself, he will be suspended for England's upcoming quarter-final against Switzerland. The sought-after star was booked in the goalless draw with Slovenia and the win over Slovakia in the last 16, during which he set up Jude Bellingham's unforgettable bicycle kick with a pinpoint flick-on.

Lewis Dunk, Ezri Konsa and Joe Gomez are among the candidates for Southgate to draft in alongside Manchester City centre-back John Stones, who has been a stalwart since the start of the tournament.

Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha is finally on the cusp of joining Bayern Munich in a big-money deal after his transfer fell through last January on deadline day.

According to reports, Bayern have agreed a deal to sign the Portuguese star for a fee worth up to £47.4million.

Tottenham are reportedly keeping tabs on Kyle Walker-Peters in what would be a surprise reunion.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are monitoring his situation at Southampton but there hasn't been any progress as of yet.

The report follows Archie Gray's arrival in north London in a £35million deal.

There had been talk over Erik ten Hag's transfer power at Man Utd following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the implementation of his new-look football structure.

But according to The Athletic, Ten Hag will keep a crucial vote on any incoming players.

It comes after a mixed success rate having took on the power over signings since his arrival from Ajax in 2022.

Man Utd are on the brink of appointing Christopher Vivell as their director of recruitment.

And in doing so, the club appear to have finally listened to former manager Ralf Rangnick's advice over the ex-Chelsea chief.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has continued his ruthless overhaul of the club's football structure, and Vivell is close to being appointed.

Liverpool and several other Premier League clubs will have been placed on alert by Juventus.

It has been reported in Italy that Juventus have opened the door to the sale of Federico Chiesa.

It comes amid former interest from Jurgen Klopp, who was reportedly a huge admirer of the Italian winger. And Premier League clubs will be all over him this summer if he decides against staying at Juve.

Arsenal have joined Chelsea and co in the battle for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori.

According to the Telegraph, Arsenal are monitoring the 22-year-old Bolgna defender. But they face competition from elsewhere in the Premier League.

Calafiori impressed last season with Bologna and during Italy's Euro 2024 campaign before they were knocked out by Switzerland.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could be about to land the club's sixth signing of the summer.

Following Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's move from Leicester yesterday, reports state that Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino has agreed personal terms over a £14m move.

The Argentinian teenager, 19, will reportedly sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, but will remain with Boca on loan until January.

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