The goal that sealed England’s Euro 2020 last-16 win sparked Wembley mayhem and a belief that
Football was coming home
When Harry Kane scores, he tends to jump up in celebration before performing a low fist pump. It is controlled, fuss free, the modern-day interpretation of the Alan Shearer outstretched palm in the air.
Not this time. When the
England captain stooped to conquer against
Germany in the Euro 2020 last-16 tie at Wembley, he took leave of his senses – as did virtually everyone else inside the stadium – making off towards the corner flag and launching into an Olympic-style long jump.