After watching England lose the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium, Hugo Lloris figured he could help his Tottenham team-mate Harry Kane with a few words of solace.
He had lived through the same experience with France. Losing a showcase final in the same competition on home soil. He knew Kane would feel low, in need of motivation as they returned for a new season.
'After a disappointment, it is normal to need time to recover,' said Lloris. 'You feel you don't get rewarded because at the end of the day only the win matters.