England player may have received injections to compete in Euro 2024, according to Gary Neville.

Former England defender Gary Neville believes that current captain Harry Kane may have been receiving injections to manage an injury and continue playing for England in Euro 2024. Despite scoring crucial goals in the tournament, Kane has faced criticism for his lackluster performances. Neville points out that fans are not seeing the usual Kane on the pitch and speculates that he may be dealing with an injury sustained towards the end of last season.

While there are concerns over Kane's form and fitness, Neville believes it is a waste of time to speculate whether he will start in the semi-final against the Netherlands. Manager Gareth Southgate has shown faith in Kane throughout the tournament, choosing not to turn to backup strikers Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins. Neville states that it would take a brave coach to leave out the country's all-time record goalscorer.

Neville also suggests that Kane may have been playing with injections and that his movement on the pitch is not as fluid as usual. He compares this situation to past tournaments where the team's captain and star player was not at their best form, such as Wayne Rooney in 2016 and David Beckham in 2006. There is always a dilemma between playing the top player and their actual performance on the field.

Former England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright shares Neville's concerns and believes Southgate must make a decision about Kane's fitness before the semi-final against the Netherlands. Wright notes that Kane has not been sharp and has not been as effective in the box, while backup striker Ivan Toney has shown his ability to perform at the international level.

However, both Neville and Wright agree that Kane will start in the semi-final as England will not take the field without their captain. Southgate may consider substituting Kane during the match to bring on a different player, but Kane's role as the leader and top player in the team remains unchanged.

England's opponents in the semi-final, the Netherlands, have also faced their own challenges in the tournament. After finishing third in their group, they went on to beat Romania and Turkey in the knockout stages. The winner of the semi-final will face Spain in the final, who beat France 2-1 in their semi-final match.

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