Harry Kane goal, England vs Colombia: Watch as Tottenham star edges closer to Golden Boot
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The Tottenham forward was dragged down by Carlos Sanchez, the same player who was sent off four minutes into their opening game of the tournament against Japan, before referee Mark Geiger pointed to the spot.
As the pushing and shoving ensued following to decision, the Colombian players were filmed scuffing up the penalty spot in an attempt to gain an advantage as Sanchez and Jordan Henderson were both booked.
However Kane, who put away his third penalty of World Cup, slotted past Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina to put England ahead.
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After a competitive first half where first England and then Colombia took it in turns to dictate control of the game.
Kane had earlier come close with a loopy header which landed on the roof Ospina’s goal before Kieran Trippier’s free-kick on the verge of half-time flew inches wide.
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