World Cup 2018: Colombia players try to scuff up the penalty spot… but it doesn’t stop Harry Kane giving England the lead

COLOMBIA tried to sabotage Harry Kane's chance of scoring by scuffing up the penalty spot.

The Tottenham talisman had the opportunity to break the deadlock after he was pulled down in the box by Carlos Sanchez.

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As he prepared to take the set piece, Johan Mojica decided to dig his boot into the penalty spot.

The referee was circled by a swarm of yellow shirts as tempers started to flare in Moscow.

But Kane kept his composure and slotted the ball into the back of the net to give England the lead in the 57th minute.

Officials did not punish the Colombian stars for their actions, but fans flocked to Twitter after witnessing it.

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Piers Morgan tweeted: "The state of Colombia... now deliberately scuffing up the penalty spot."

While another added: "Anyone else see that guy digging his foot in the penalty spot!!! CHEATS!!"

Kane has now scored six goals in the World Cup for the Three Lions, with three coming from the spot.

The last 16 tie descended into chaos in the first half when Wilmar Barrios escaped a red card for 'headbutting' Jordan Henderson.

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And Raheem Sterling was barged by Colombian coach Eduardo Urtasun as he left the pitch at half-time. 

But Gareth Southgate's side kept their cool and outclassed the Colombians... until Yerry Mina equalised in stoppage time.

Jordan Pickford proved to be the hero for England as Gareth Southgate's side won the match on penalties. 

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