Liam Gallagher mocked Harry Kane after the England skipper lost his voice in a hilarious post-match interview that followed England’s dramatic World Cup win over Mexico. The Three Lions skipper scored the penalty which ultimately proved the difference as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a dramatic five-goal thriller to set up a quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday.
Wonderwall singing leaves Kane voiceless
After the final whistle, England’s players rushed to celebrate with their fans and, in now customary fashion, sang along to the iconic Oasis hit song Wonderwall. Kane must have put just as much effort into his singing as he did during another typically selfless performance, given he was virtually unable to talk during his brief conversation with the BBC’s Kelly Sommers after the game.
Noting Kane’s struggles, the Oasis lead vocalist said: “It’s hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL.”
Kane’s mixed emotions after hard-fought victory
Kane did at least have just about enough left in the tank to praise a formidable team effort that helped overcome the co-hosts, who had only lost two previous matches at the Azteca Stadium. He said: “It was a crazy game. We had to fight and we had to find something. I’ve just been singing, I can’t really talk. The occasion, the team, everything against us, we found a way.”
Having restored England’s two-goal lead with a well-taken penalty shortly after Quansah’s dismissal, Kane turned villain by conceding the spot kick from which Raul Jimenez reduced the deficit. Kane added: “I thought I got to the ball first, it was one of those days. The ref gave a lot against us. In the end it didn’t matter so I’m happy.”
Tuchel praises team after memorable win
Those sentiments were echoed by Tuchel, who masterminded the most significant result of his tenure to date. He said: “What drama from the first minute. What a crazy game. What an emotional roller-coaster. What a national anthem from the Mexican people. I am so proud I was part of it. It was a fight for a long time with 10 men. There is a lot to love about this team. It is too good to be true. When we saw the draw, it was like ‘Wow’. It feels like quarter or semi-finals now. Straight away it felt huge. Since we were here in Mexico, it feels like you’re a part of something very big and very special. We all gave our very best.”
