Hugo Lloris: Harry Kane 'will keep his chin up' despite penalty heartbreak

Hugo Lloris is confident Tottenham team-mate Harry Kane will continue to shine for club and country following his costly penalty miss in England's World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.

Lloris is preparing for a semi-final showdown against Morocco after watching Kane blaze a late spot-kick over his crossbar during Les Bleus’ 2-1 win over Gareth Southgate’s side.

The France captain, who is bidding to lift the World Cup for the second successive tournament, conceded it has been difficult to console his long-term club-mate.

He believes striker Kane should be proud of his performances in Qatar and pointed to a host of other star names who have failed from 12 yards at important moments as he backed him to bounce back.

"We had a text after the game," Lloris told a press conference. "But it was not easy to find the words straight after the game. I think he needed some rest.

"It’s a difficult time obviously for the English national team and for Harry but he can be proud for what he’s done for the national team during this World Cup.

"In football history many top players missed important penalties in their career. Players like Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, like Kylian Mbappe.

"But I have no doubt Harry will keep his chin up and he will help Tottenham and the national team to shine."

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Lloris was beaten by Kane’s first penalty of the evening at Al Bayt Stadium but was not tested by the second, which flew well over the bar and into the stands.

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