da fazobetai: Harry Kane organised a team meeting for his England players to rally and improve their performances at the European Championships.
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Kane organises team meetingTrippier and Walker clashEngland to play Slovenia in final group gameWHAT HAPPENED?
Kane reportedly organised a meeting between all 26 players in the squad without any staff present in order to try and lift spirits ahead of their final group game on Tuesday, according to . The Three Lions have not turned in their finest performances in their opening two games against Serbia and Denmark and the England skipper is eager to remedy the situation as quickly as possible.
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The meeting comes amid signs that tensions are brewing in the England ranks and outside pressure may be starting to get to the players. Defenders Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker were photographed in animated discussion which was only cooled when Phil Foden intervened between the pair in training. With left-back Luke Shaw seeminglyruled out for the rest of the tournament, Kane will be keen to keep deputy Trippier in good spirits and form.
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Despite the media onslaught and the pressure clearly hammering down upon the England squad, Jordan Pickford is adamant that the players are very calm. He explained that, with the team top of the group with four points, they feel 'chilled' about their situation. The England number one also threw his support behind manager Gareth Southgate and insisted they are behind him.
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With the weight of the nation on their shoulders, the England players have serious work to do to raise their levels to match public expectation. The Three Lions will take on Slovenia in a final chance to offer a statement victory – akin to how Germany, Spain and Portugal have – before the knockout stages begin next week.