Gutted, because we’ve worked so hard: England skipper Kane

England`s forward Harry Kane reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta. Pic/AFP

England captain Harry Kane said he was "gutted" for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.

Anthony Gordon's strike had put the Three Lions on the cusp of a first men's World Cup final since they lifted the 1966 trophy but Lionel Messi inspired a dramatic turnaround. "Gutted for the boys, gutted for everyone - the team, the staff, the fans," England captain Kane told BBC.

"We played a good game, the large majority of it. When we went 1-0 up we seemed to try and hold on, which at this level is not enough. So, just gutted because we've worked so hard to be here and the lads have given every last bit of running, blood, sweat, tears," he added.

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