November 16th 2024.
In England's last game, Harry Kane was not chosen to start and instead, Ollie Watkins took his place. Interim manager Lee Carsley has now revealed whether Kane will be in the starting lineup for their crucial Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. The Three Lions are set to face the Boys in Green at Wembley, and a win will secure their promotion back to the top tier of the tournament. This will also be Carsley's last match in charge before Thomas Tuchel takes over as the new manager.
Throughout his short tenure, Carsley has not been afraid to take bold risks, and he did just that earlier this week when he opted to bench captain Kane for their trip to Greece. Kane, who is England's all-time leading goalscorer, is not used to being benched when fit, but he had to watch from the sidelines as Watkins scored the opening goal in their 3-0 victory. Kane did come on as a substitute in the 66th minute, but Carsley has now confirmed that he will be back in the starting lineup against Ireland.
During his pre-match press conference on Saturday, Carsley stated, "He is definitely playing tomorrow. Not only does Harry Kane bring goals, but he also brings a lot more to the squad and the team. His leadership skills and the example he sets for the younger players are crucial. He is an important part of the England team now and in the future, and I am looking forward to seeing him play tomorrow. Harry and Ollie Watkins offer different strengths, but both are excellent goal scorers. We must always play to Kane's strengths as he has shown in the past that he is a very versatile player."
One player who will not be starting the game is defender Ezri Konsa, who has been ruled out due to injury. He is the latest player to withdraw from the England squad, with Kane previously expressing his frustration with the number of players who have pulled out due to fitness concerns. Kane's comments have sparked a debate among fans and pundits, but he stands by his words, stating, "I didn't expect my comments to receive as much coverage as they did, but it is my opinion. November is always a tough camp with a lot of club games, but it is during these camps that we build the togetherness that will lead us into the World Cup."
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