England captain Harry Kane has been given the all-clear to play for the Three Lions after a brief injury scare during Bayern Munich’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
The star striker, who has been in scintillating form for the German giants, was forced off the pitch on Saturday, raising concerns about his availability for England’s upcoming Nations League fixtures.
However, Kane swiftly joined up with the national team at St George’s Park, where he underwent scans to assess the extent of his injury.
Bayern Munich have now provided a reassuring update on their star striker. In an official statement, the club confirmed: “The examination by the doctors of the England national football team has shown that Harry Kane has no structural injury.”
This news comes as a relief to both Bayern and England supporters.
The Bundesliga outfit added that Kane “will therefore remain in the English FA’s selection for the upcoming international matches.”
This positive development ensures that the prolific forward will be available for Lee Carsley’s squad as they prepare for their crucial Nations League encounters.
England’s Nations League campaign continues with two crucial fixtures.
The Three Lions will first face Greece at Wembley Stadium on Thursday evening.
Both sides have won their opening two group matches, setting the stage for a pivotal encounter.
Following the home clash, Carsley’s men will travel to Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Sunday to take on Finland.
Harry Kane was injured in Bayern’s last game
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With Kane’s fitness confirmed, the captain is expected to lead the line in both matches.
These fixtures present an opportunity for England to assert their dominance in the group and take a significant step towards qualification for the Nations League finals.
Kane’s importance to both club and country cannot be overstated. The 31-year-old has been in blistering form for Bayern Munich, netting an impressive 10 goals in just nine matches this season.
Harry Kane saw his Bayern side recently lose to Aston Villa
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His prowess has seamlessly transferred to the international stage, with six goals in 11 appearances for England in 2024.
This consistent goal-scoring record underscores Kane’s vital role in the Three Lions’ setup.
As England aim to secure their place in the Nations League finals, the captain’s fitness and form will be crucial to their success.
Harry Kane has been given the all-clear by Bayern Munich
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With Kane leading the line, England’s prospects in the upcoming fixtures look decidedly bright.