Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is ‘NOT worried’ about ‘world class striker’ Harry Kane after his penalty miss in England’s World Cup quarter-final exit to France, as they prepare to face Brentford on Boxing Day
- Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is not worried about his star striker Harry Kane
- Captain Kane missed a decisive penalty in England’s World Cup exit to France
- The striker had the chance to draw the game level, when he blasted a shot over
- Spurs return to Premier League with a clash against Brentford on Boxing Day
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte insists that he is not concerned about star striker Harry Kane getting over his World Cup penalty heartbreak.
Kane was back in training on Thursday after 10 days off to rest his body and clear his mind after England’s 2-1 defeat in the World Cup quarter-final against France, when he scored one penalty but missed another.
The Three Lions skipper wasted the opportunity to draw level once again when he blasted his second penalty over the bar.
Harry Kane was back in training on Thursday after 10 days off after the 2022 World Cup
Kane missed England’s decisive second penalty in a 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to France
Conte, however, has no fears that it will affect Kane upon his return to competitive action with Spurs.
‘No, honestly because we’re talking about a world class striker but, at the same time, you know football is this,’ Conte told the media at his pre-match press conference.
‘Football, you can have exciting moments and you can also have a moment where you are a bit disappointed because you missed a second penalty. The first he scored.
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte insists that he is not concerned about Kane after penalty miss
‘But me, when I was a player I never missed a penalty because I didn’t kick! Never! Because I was a real disaster at it.
‘But with a penalty I lost a World Cup against Brazil and you live this moment. You are really disappointed.
‘For sure the first period you are sad but then you know that you have to move on. Football gives you the opportunity to have other chances to enjoy football.
‘Don’t forget we do this job and also we are really lucky because we can enjoy this sport. Football gives us the possibility to play in the sport we have a lot of passion (for).
‘Honestly I am not worried about him. I saw him very well in these two days with us.’
Tottenham will face London rivals Brentford on Boxing Day (12.30pm), as they return to action just days after the World Cup final.
Kane is expected to be in the starting line-up for Spurs, despite his short break after a grueling tournament in Qatar.
Spurs will be without Argentina’s World Cup-winning defender Cristian Romero at Brentford
Spurs will, however, definitely be without Argentina’s World Cup-winning defender Cristian Romero at Brentford.
Conte confirmed Lloris would only be named on the bench, with Fraser Forster set to deputise, while Rodrigo Bentancur (suspension), Lucas Moura (muscle) and Richarlison (hamstring) are all unavailable.
Ivan Perisic could feature on Boxing Day after he returned to training on Friday.
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