Harry Kane being ‘distracted’ by transfer talk could explain poor England showing vs Scotland, claims Roy Keane
ROY KEANE believes Harry Kane’s poor Euro performances could be down to being distracted over his future.
The England captain went into the tournament on the back of dropping a huge transfer bombshell over his desire to leave Tottenham.
Kane, 27, endured a horror show against Scotland and was hooked off with 15 minutes to play in their drab 0-0 draw.
In his opening two matches, England’s talisman had three shots on goal with none on target.
He has also managed just six touches in the opposition box.
And outspoken Keane believes the uncertainty surrounding his club future must be weighing heavy on his shoulders.
Speaking on ITV after the game, Keane said: “Before the competition, there was all the talk of him might be leaving Spurs and maybe he’s been distracted by that because that can be an energy zapper.
“If you thinking you’re moving clubs or if you’re in talks with other clubs, that’s not helpful.
“He doesn’t look up to speed.
“He’s on his heels all the time and if England really want to compete in this competition, you need your star men to perform.
“We’ve seen [Romelu] Lukaku turn up, [Kevin] De Bruyne, [Cristiano] Ronaldo, they need Kane at his best.
“I’m glad Gareth took him off – there’s talk about him being undroppable, he’s the main man, if he’s not performing, get him off. Rashford gave them a little bit more energy, but still not enough.”
Fellow pundit Graeme Souness was in agreement with Keane adding he ‘needs to wake himself up.’
Souness said: “This is a guy who’s hoping to get a big move this summer, he needs to wake himself up.
“He came off in the first game, is he carrying something? Because he looks a shadow of himself.
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“He’s England’s one player who has proven at this level to get goals on a regular basis and if that’s not happening in this competition – you’re not going very far.
“Without Harry Kane – football isn’t coming home with that team, I can tell you, not the way they’re playing.”
Kane has been linked with a £150million move to Manchester City and Chelsea but refused to get dragged into speculation until after the tournament.
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