📸 England, Kane can't believe it! Huge penalty fury for Three Lions | OneFootball

England are trailing DR Congo. The in-form keeper Mpasi has already denied numerous chances. The Three Lions are growing frustrated, because shortly before the break they also appeared to be denied what looked like a penalty.

After a through ball towards Kane, the Bayern star knocked the ball past the opposing keeper and went down.

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Referee Makhadmeh immediately made it clear, however, that he did not think the incident was enough for a penalty. Kane looked absolutely stunned at the official.

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There was definitely contact, but even after a VAR check, the decision not to award a penalty stood. In the view of the referees, Mpasi’s challenge was not the reason Kane went to ground. But it apparently was not a dive either, as the striker was not booked.

What do you think? Was it a penalty? Let us know your opinion in the comments!

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