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Lee Carsley, the interim head coach of England, has announced that Harry Kane, the captain of the Three Lions, will not be participating in tonight’s UEFA Nations League match against Greece due to an injury.
In recent days, there has been uncertainty regarding Kane’s participation in the October international fixtures after he joined the squad with a minor injury.
Bayern Munich stated they are waiting for England’s medical team to provide further details about the injury’s seriousness before the match at Wembley.
Carsley has chosen to err on the side of caution regarding Kane, and John Stones from Manchester City will take on the captaincy for his 82nd appearance for England.
Reason for Harry Kane’s Absence Against Greece
While Carsley did not give specific details about Kane’s injury, he assured that it is not anticipated to be a long-term issue. He mentioned, “Harry is dealing with a small knock that we won’t risk during the game,” prior to facing Greece.
Reports indicate that Kane will undergo another assessment tomorrow, and Carsley is optimistic that the 31-year-old will be ready to play in Finland on October 13.
Harry Kane’s Record with England
Carsley started his leadership of the senior team with victories over the Republic of Ireland and Finland last month, where Kane notably scored twice in the match at Wembley.
These goals celebrated a milestone for Kane, marking his 100th cap for the national team and increasing his goal tally to 68.
HARRY KANE SCORES ON HIS 100TH APPEARANCE! pic.twitter.com/R24fGU9UF5
— England (@England) September 10, 2024
Kane’s goal tally far exceeds that of Wayne Rooney, who is the second highest with 53 goals. His 100 appearances rank him 10th in England’s all-time cap leaders, with Peter Shilton holding the record at 125 caps.
Upcoming Matches for England
Looking ahead, England has four matches scheduled over the next two months as part of the six-match Nations League series, aiming for promotion back to League A.
Below are the remaining fixtures for the Three Lions in 2024:
- Greece (Home) – October 10
- Finland (Away) – October 13
- Greece (Away) – November 14
- Republic of Ireland (Home) – November 17
