England centurion Kane 'hungry' to prove critics wrong

Harry Kane admitted he is fuelled by a burning desire to silence his critics after the England football captain marked his 100th cap with a double in a 2-0 win against Finland.

Kane, 31, produced two lethal finishes in the second half of the Nations League Group B2 tie at Wembley, bringing his all-time leading England tally to 68 goals.

But despite this special night, Kane still carries the pain of a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign.

He scored three times in Germany but rarely impressed as England labored through the tournament before losing to Spain in the final, leading to questions about whether he still deserved his place on the team.

"Whenever you are doubted, it makes you more hungry to prove people wrong," he said.

Kane was presented with a commemorative golden cap before kick-off, wore gold boots during the game and had his family in attendance to share in the latest highlight of his remarkable career.

The striker's success is a tribute to his perseverance, dating back to when Tottenham loaned him to Millwall, Leyton Orient, Norwich and Leicester amid doubts about his ability.

"At that time it was about getting back into the Spurs. I have always had good self-belief," he said.

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE