Why Harry Kane wasn’t awarded a penalty for England against DR Congo

• England captain Harry Kane was denied a penalty during the match against DR Congo after his appeal was waved away by the referee.
• The incident occurred when Kane went through on goal and appeared to make contact with DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.
• Referee Adham Makhadmeh dismissed the appeal, seemingly indicating that Kane had dived.
• The decision was briefly reviewed by VAR Khamis Al Marri, who upheld the on-field ruling without referring it to the pitchside screen.
• BBC commentator and former England striker Alan Shearer expressed his belief that it should have been awarded as a penalty, citing clear contact from the goalkeeper.

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