Liam Scales has become a trending topic online after a thunderous tackle on Harry Kane during Ireland’s match against England. The Celtic defender showcased his commitment with a perfectly-timed challenge that sent Kane tumbling, earning widespread admiration across social media. The clip has quickly circulated, becoming a standout moment of the game despite the overall disappointing night for Scales.
The match took a turn for the worse for the Irishman early in the second half. Having been booked late in the first half, Scales received a second yellow card just minutes after the restart. A trip on Jude Bellingham inside the box left the referee with little choice but to award a penalty and send Scales off. Harry Kane stepped up to calmly slot home the spot-kick, putting England in the driving seat with the numerical advantage.
Liam Scales on Harry Kane. No notes. pic.twitter.com/q0gjhItU3S
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Up until his dismissal, Scales had been putting in a solid shift, showing the kind of form that has made him a key figure in Celtic’s backline this season. While the tackle on Bellingham was a clear penalty, there’s debate among fans and pundits over whether it warranted a second booking.
Despite the result, the tackle on Kane remains a highlight. Scales went in fully committed, won the ball cleanly, and left the England captain on the turf in a moment many have hailed as vintage defending. The GIF of the challenge is already doing the rounds and will likely remain a fan favourite for some time.
While Scales will want to quickly forget the result and his early exit, his robust challenge has cemented itself as a viral moment that will be used by Celtic and Ireland fans for quite some time.
