March 22nd 2024.
Unfortunately, Harry Kane has not been able to train with his fellow teammates this week due to an injury he sustained while playing for Bayern Munich. As a result, it is highly likely that the England captain will not be able to participate in their upcoming friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium.
Last Saturday, Kane showed his exceptional skills once again by scoring a goal against Darmstadt for Bayern Munich. However, towards the end of the game, he collided with the post and injured his ankle. This unfortunate incident has left him unable to join his Three Lions teammates in training this week.
Manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Kane will most likely miss the game against Brazil on Saturday and the match against Belgium on Tuesday. In addition, Chelsea player Cole Palmer and Ajax's Jordan Henderson also trained separately from the rest of the team and will not be able to play against the five-time World Cup champions.
During a press conference on Friday, Southgate stated, "Tomorrow, we will not have Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson, or Cole Palmer. I would say that Cole and Hendo have a better chance of playing against Belgium than Harry. However, it is highly doubtful that he will be able to join us for that match."
It is a huge blow for England to be without their star player, but Southgate sees this as an opportunity for other players to step up and showcase their talents. He believes that it is important to give other players a chance ahead of the Euros and to see how they perform against top-level opposition.
With Kane's absence, Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins will be competing for a starting position in tomorrow night's match. Both players have been in great form and Southgate has hinted that they could potentially make the Euro 2024 squad alongside Kane. However, the decision will ultimately depend on the players' performances and the team's injury status.
Southgate said, "That is a decision that we will have to make. The No9 position is a specialized one and each player brings different qualities to the table. We also have to consider injuries in other positions and the versatility of our players."
Both Toney and Watkins are aware of the opportunity in front of them and have impressed Southgate in their previous matches. Ollie, in particular, has had a fantastic season with his club and Ivan has made a strong impact since returning to the Brentford team. Southgate believes that they are both talented players and is excited to see how they perform in tomorrow's game.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
