Paul Scholes is encouraging Harry Kane, who is described as ‘sensational’, to have ‘patience’ while playing for England.

In a tense Euro 2024 draw with Denmark, England manager Gareth Southgate has insisted that there are “no excuses” for his team’s performance. The match ended in a lackluster 1-1 draw, with England captain Harry Kane receiving criticism for his uninspired play, despite scoring the opening goal.

Paul Scholes, a former England player turned pundit, has weighed in on Kane’s performance and offered some advice. Scholes believes that Kane should “stay out of the game a little bit more” and show more patience. He suggests that England could benefit from a center forward who is not overly concerned with touching the ball frequently, but instead focuses on creating space for other players. Scholes mentions Ollie Watkins as a potential solution to England’s attacking problems.

Kane, however, has dismissed any suggestions that he is playing with an injury. Although he missed Bayern Munich’s final two games of the domestic season due to a back problem, he insists that he is fully fit. Despite the criticism, Kane has been a key player for England, scoring numerous goals.

Looking ahead to England’s final group-stage match against Slovenia, Scholes believes that one change should be made to the team. He suggests replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold with Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo in midfield. Scholes praises Mainoo’s performances, particularly in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, and believes that he would bring much-needed quality to England’s midfield.

England will top Group C with a victory against Slovenia, but even if they lose, they are likely to advance to the round of 16. The pressure is on for Southgate and his team to deliver a strong performance and secure a win.