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Ahead of the semifinal against the Netherlands on Wednesday, Three Lions captain Harry Kane seems short on goals, with only two in the previous five

Despite this, there is no reason for greater concern from the 30-year-old's perspective. "We have reached the last four. We must be doing a fairly good job then," he said.

England's head coach Gareth Southgate (L) reacts after Harry Kane was replaced during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland in Dusseldorf, Germany on July 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

The striker has never been short on optimism, even during difficult times when scoring wasn't easy. "You always get stuck in times when things don't work as you want," he said. "Patience is the answer to every attacker's goal drought."

With 36 league goals and ten assists in Germany's top flight, expectations were high for Kane's Euro campaign. However, with only two goals in five Euro games, the England star has faced criticism at home. He remains calm, though.

England coach Gareth Southgate praises Kane's soft skills as one of his key strengths. "He might not be in the best form currently, but his value to the team is immense," Southgate said.

Despite being substituted twice against Slovakia and Switzerland in the knockout stage, Kane's position in England's starting 11 seems secure. His transfer to Bayern and the German league last summer may have been a burden. Despite winning the Golden Boot in the German league, his team missed out on the national title, the German Cup, and the Champions League.

Curiously, the Euro provides a chance for Kane to win his first title this season. "It's been a while since we won something with England, and everyone knows how hard the tournament is," he said.

Sweet memories encourage the forward not to give up. "A striker remembers all his goals. That gives you confidence," he said.

Instead of spreading disappointment, Kane relies on self-confidence and optimism. "We have the true feeling that we can create something exceptional," he said. A few more goals might help open doors for winning the trophy.