How England captain Kane stood up against Sweden

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There was no goal for England captain Harry Kane in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden but celebrations aplenty as the Three Lions booked their last-four spot with a 2-0 win.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at how the captain fared in the contest in Samara.

Goal threat

Kane sent a low shot wide in the 19th minute when the ball came to him just outside the box via Raheem Sterling – and it proved the only time the striker had an attempt on goal in the game.

Other contributions

Kane used his strength to good effect at times (Thanassis Stavrakis/AP).
Kane used his strength to good effect at times (Thanassis Stavrakis/AP).

End of the hot streak

Kane has scored six goals at Russia 2018 (Tim Goode/PA).
Kane has scored six goals at Russia 2018 (Tim Goode/PA).

Overall impact

Kane and England are through to a semi-final that will take place on Wednesday in Moscow (Adam Davy/PA).
Kane and England are through to a semi-final that will take place on Wednesday in Moscow (Adam Davy/PA).

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