Harry Kane ‘turns into Mickey Mouse’ as England ace has to stop ‘finest BBC interview ever’
Harry Kane scored the winning goal as England beat Mexico 3-2 to book their place in the World Cup quarter-final, but the England captain was forced to end his BBC interview early
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England hero Harry Kane was forced to cut short a post-match interview with the BBC after losing his voice following the rollercoaster 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico.
The England skipper netted what proved to be the decisive goal in a thrilling triumph over the tournament’s co-hosts at the famous Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The 10-man Three Lions secured their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals thanks to the victory. They are now set to face Norway on Saturday evening.
But in the immediate aftermath of the final whistle, following celebrations with supporters, Kane participated in an interview with the BBC. However, it soon became clear that he had lost his voice, resulting in his responses sounding somewhat more high-pitched than usual and leaving everyone in stitches,
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Kane admitted: “My voice has gone!” Coughing and clearing his throat, he said: “It was a crazy game… we had to fight haha, we had to find something, I’ve just been singing there, I can’t really talk but…”
He continued: “All the occasion, the team, everything against us, we found a way.”
As he brought the interview to an end, he said: “Incredible, unbelievable support, speechless, I can’t even talk!” Before the BBC interviewer said: “Go and rest that voice Harry.”
One fan joked: “90 mins at the Azteca Stadium and Harry Kane turned into Mickey Mouse!” A second said: “Harry Kane turns into Mickey Mouse after England’s win over Mexico.” A third laughed: “Harry Kane channels his inner Mickey Mouse!”
Meanwhile, back in the BBC studio, Kane’s former team-mate, Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney, couldn’t contain his laughter. He said: “It’s the best interview ever!”
England had overcome hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged the contest. England started well 2,200 metres above sea level when the last-16 tie eventually got under way an hour late because of bad weather.
Jude Bellingham’s quickfire brace silenced the home supporters whose hopes would be revived by Julian Quinones before the break. Mexican belief grew further when right-back Quansah was sent off for a clumsy challenge early in the second half, only for Tuchel’s team to immediately respond through skipper Kane’s spot-kick when Anthony Gordon was brought down.
Raul Jimenez added a penalty of his own to increase English nerves, after Kane accidentally booted Brian Gutierrez in the box, yet the visitors showed defensive nous and togetherness to win on a wild night in Mexico City.
A date with Norway in Miami is the reward as England kept their quest for World Cup glory alive and helped avenge Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ on their return to the Azteca after 40 years.
