Euro 2024 latest: Harry Kane says team will play with extra ‘hunger and fire’ after loss in last final

As promised, here’s a few insightful parts of Southgate and Kane’s presser just now…

‘I’d swap everything in my career for a Euros win’

England’s captain didn’t mince his words when asked what a win tomorrow would mean for him.

“It’s no secret I haven’t won a team trophy and every year that goes by, I’m more motivated to change that,” he said.

“Tomorrow night, I have the chance to win one of the biggest you could ever win and make history with my nation. 

“No question I’d swap everything I’ve done in my career to have a special night and a win tomorrow evening.”

‘I don’t have fear’

Southgate reflected on what it’s meant for him to be able to represent his country as both a player and manager, saying he “couldn’t have wished for anything more” and that it’s been “the biggest privilege I could possibly have”.

He suggested it’s because of his experiences on the international stage, both good and bad, that he’s not feeling the heat before the final.

“Tomorrow, I don’t have fear of what might happen because I’ve been through everything,” he said. 

“I want the players to feel that fearlessness, I want them to be the best version of themselves because whatever happens, we’re so strong as a group and we support each other.

“I said earlier in the tournament, if we’re not afraid to lose, it gives us a better chance of winning. That’s very important for us.

“I’m personally excited for tomorrow, to play in a brilliant stadium… we’re looking forward to this last step now.”

Kane says belief has grown during tournament

The striker said that while England players went into the tournament feeling they could win it, they’re now more confident than ever. 

“What we’ve been through with the late goals and the penalty shootout, all that builds resilience and belief,” he said.

“We know every team we are going to face is going to be difficult and we never take anything for granted, but we know we have a lot of great players and a great togetherness and we will need all that and more to be successful.

“It’s great to be a part of and tomorrow there will be a few nerves and excitement but, ultimately, when you step out on that pitch, it’s just about doing your job and doing what we’ve done throughout the whole tournament.”