Kane sends England to World Cup with 1-0 win over Slovenia
LONDON — Harry Kane secured England’s place at the World Cup by scoring in stoppage time to seal a 1-0 victory over Slovenia on Thursday that highlighted the limitations of Gareth Southgate’s Russia-bound team.
England offered little attacking threat on a dreary and subdued night at Wembley Stadium that was lit up only in the fourth minute of additional time when captain Kane latched onto Kyle Walker’s cross and struck under goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
“It feels amazing to get there (to the World Cup),” Kane said after his 11th goal in 22 internationals. “It’s no easy feat. There are some other top countries around the world struggling to qualify.”
England, which hasn’t missed a World Cup since 1994, could still be joined in Russia next year by neighbour Scotland.