Euro 2024: Harry Kane hopes to leave a lasting legacy by guiding England to their first ever European Championship victory.

Harry Kane, the captain of the England national team, has expressed the squad’s eagerness to finally bring an end to their long wait for success in a major tournament. As they prepare to face Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener, Kane believes that the only true measure of achievement will be lifting the Henri Delaunay trophy on July 14.

England came agonizingly close to ending their drought in the delayed Euro 2020 final, where they were defeated by Italy in a penalty shootout. However, Kane is confident that this current squad is moving in the right direction.

In an interview with the BBC, Kane stated, “We all want to be remembered for winning a major tournament with England, not just for having good campaigns. We understand the significance of this achievement and take great pride in it. If we don’t win, we will be disappointed.”

Kane also acknowledged the element of luck involved in tournaments, particularly when it comes to penalty shootouts. However, he emphasized the team’s determination to start winning as a national team, as they have been steadily progressing towards this moment. He acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead but assured that they are ready to face them.

In a recent public training session in Germany, Jude Bellingham and his teammates enjoyed their first session since arriving. This comes after their near-miss in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley and a quarter-final elimination at the hands of France in the World Cup in Qatar. England’s impressive run to the semi-finals in the 2018 World Cup in Russia also serves as a reminder of their potential.

Gareth Southgate, who is heading into his fourth major tournament as England manager, cautiously expressed his optimism ahead of the clash with Serbia. When asked if this could be his last tournament in charge, Southgate responded, “I hate to put pressure on all the coaches, but it could be the last tournament for all of them. So this is the world we’re in.”

Southgate, who has experienced the pressures and challenges of previous tournaments, remains relaxed and confident in his team. He acknowledges the events and obstacles that they will face but is determined to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of success.

With a talented squad and a strong team spirit, Southgate believes they have the best possible chance of achieving their goals. The England manager is focused on ensuring that they are fully prepared and ready to seize the opportunity that lies before them.