Harry Kane admits Andorra game wasn't England's ‘greatest performance'
Harry Kane admitted that Thomas Tuchel's side 'got away with it'after a sloppy performance against Andorra in Saturday's match.
England faced boos from fans after a scoreless first half and further jeers at the final whistle, despite Kane's 50th-minute goal.
Tuchel felt the Euro 2024 runners-up 'played with fire' due to a lack of 'seriousness and urgency'.
Kane, who scored his 72nd international goal, acknowledged the team's fatigue and lack of quality, emphasising the need to analyse and learn from the performance.
Kane praised Noni Madueke's man-of-the-match performance, highlighting his directness and individual quality as crucial in breaking down Andorra 's defence.
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