England’s preparations for their upcoming friendly against Brazil have been dealt a blow with the news that captain Harry Kane will miss the match due to an ankle injury. Kane sustained the injury while playing for Bayern Munich in their recent victory over Darmstadt. The striker’s absence is a significant setback for England, especially considering that he is also doubtful to feature in the subsequent match against Belgium.
England manager Gareth Southgate expressed his disappointment at Kane’s unavailability, stating that the striker would be “extremely doubtful” for the Belgium fixture. Kane’s injury adds to England’s injury woes, with midfielder Jordan Henderson and forward Cole Palmer also sidelined for the Brazil clash.
Despite Kane’s absence, Southgate remains optimistic about the depth of his squad, highlighting the opportunity for other strikers like Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney to prove themselves. Watkins and Toney will have a chance to stake their claim for a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad in Kane’s absence.
While Kane’s injury is undoubtedly a setback for England, Southgate is confident in the abilities of his remaining squad members. The match against Brazil presents an opportunity for England to test themselves against a top-quality opponent and continue their preparations for the upcoming European Championships.
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With Kane unavailable, all eyes will be on Watkins and Toney as they aim to seize the opportunity and make a compelling case for inclusion in England’s Euro 2024 squad.
