'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in loss

BBC Sport Saturday 18 July 2026, 02:12 UTC 1 min read

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US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.

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