Harry Kane s pivotal penalty miss in England s World Cup defeat against France is fuelling his desire to win trophies.
The Three Lions crashed out at the quarter-final stage in Qatar after Kane hammered an 84th-minute penalty over the crossbar with England 2-1 down against the eventual runners-up.
Kane has scored three Premier League goals in as many games since returning to club side Tottenham, as he looks to put his World Cup disappointment behind him.
The striker netted twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Wednesday, moving him to 264 goals for Spurs and within two of the club s all-time record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves.
Kane says his penalty miss still haunts him, but he hopes those bad memories can spur him on to success in the future.
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Russia s sports minister has attacked politicians demands to block athletes from the country competing at the Olympic Games in Paris next year.
Oleg Matytsin said it was absolutely unacceptable for governments to attempt to influence the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
His reaction on Saturday followed Lithuanian sports minister Jurgita Siugzdiniene announcing there was a unanimous view from a group of around 35 countries that athletes from Russia and Belarus should be banned from the Paris 2024 Games.
The stance comes amid the invasion of Ukraine, with ministers from countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and Australia, reportedly opposing Russian and Belarusian athletes being allowed to take part, even under a neutral flag…
Pep Guardiola thinks it is crazy for Manchester City to think about catching Liverpool – although his declaration that the Premier League title race was over following his side s 4-1 victory at Burnley was laced with sarcasm.
City headed to Turf Moor on a run of one win in five matches across all competitions, but last season s domestic treble winners looked something like their old selves as a fine Gabriel Jesus double set up a commanding triumph.
Rodri s blistering strike from outside the area was the pick of the bunch and substitute Riyad Mahrez also got in on the act before Robbie Brady netted a late consolation for the hosts.
The result brought City back to within eight points of Premier League leaders Liverpool before Jurgen Klopp s men entertain Everton …
Alessandro Florenzi has talked up Milan s plans to retain the Serie A title, with the club seeking a 20th league crown that would see them add a second star to their badge.
The San Siro side have had a single gold star on their crest since 1979, following their 10th Scudetti win, and last season s triumph took their overall tally to 19 – with only Juventus winning more.
Milan have won just two league titles since the turn of the millennia, however, and have not successfully retained the league since three consecutive title-winning seasons from 1991-92 to 1993-94.
Florenzi, who joined on loan from Roma last year before making his switch permanent in June, is keen for that to change as he outlined the club s plans to retain the title in the forthcoming campa…
Competition: Premier League
Market: West Ham to beat Bournemouth
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The Premier League is back for even more incredibly exciting action as the league continues to simmer away nicely. Every side in the division will be desperate to pick up all three points from their game this weekend, and with this in mind, West Ham host Bournemouth on Saturday.
West Ham have been in very good form of late and they are putting some serious ground between themselves and the relegation zone. After 23 matches they have won six, drawn seven and lost 10 times, while they have scored 29 times, conceding 41 goals along the way. In their last five games they have won twice, drawn twice and lost once, which has seen them onto 25 points for the season so far. Consider…