Harry Kane expressed that England will be "grieving" their recent World Cup heartbreak for some time, but he firmly backed Thomas Tuchel to continue as head coach. The team was just five minutes away from a historic men's final, leading Argentina 1-0, only to suffer a dramatic 2-1 defeat in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Despite the disappointment, England showed resilience by securing a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze-medal match held in Miami. Kane reflected on the emotional toll of the near-miss, stating, "Of course we’re still feeling it from the other night, the emotion and the what ifs. That will be with us for a while now."

Tuchel faced criticism for his tactical decisions during the final, particularly his defensive substitutions that left England vulnerable in the closing minutes. Even Donald Trump questioned Tuchel's strategy, especially regarding Kane's role after the team took the lead.

However, Kane defended Tuchel, highlighting the significance of the team's performance under his guidance. "It’s our highest finish in 60 years," he noted. Kane praised Tuchel's enthusiasm and tactical acumen, emphasizing the belief he instilled in both players and fans.

In the wake of the defeat, Kane hinted at England's need to find "that final piece of the jigsaw" and stressed the importance of learning from their experiences. He acknowledged that the last 30 minutes against Argentina did not reflect the team's true potential and pointed to upcoming challenges in the Nations League as crucial for growth.

Kane concluded that improvement is essential, stating, "The coach will have improved from these learnings. I can talk as much as I want but ultimately it’s about showing it next time we’re in that situation."