World Cup 2018’s golden boot-elect – Harry Kane, was up against a titanic figure in Vincent Kompany. Much to his frustration, he wasn’t allowed a sniff inside the box by the Manchester City skipper.
Kane was kept up in wraps by Kompany who closed him down well, choked him for space and didn’t allow the Spurs forward to turn or shoot. Both naturally physical players went head to head, but clearly the center-back gained ascendancy.
During set-piece situations, Kompany always won the first ball and shut down Kane’s heading abilities. He also blocked the crosses that were played in towards the striker and snuffed out danger by staying ahead of Kane.
When Kane missed England’s best chance of the game in the opening phase, it was the former Belgium captain who made it difficult by throwing his body on the line of the shot.