Harry Kane has been given the green light to play for England after an injury scare, but three players – Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo, and Morgan Gibbs-White – have been ruled out of Nations League action. The England captain was substituted in the 72nd minute of Bayern Munich’s 3-3 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt after requiring treatment following a clash with Brazilian defender Tuta.
Kane travelled directly to St George’s Park and underwent examination by Football Association doctors. The 31-year-old striker is set to play against Greece on Thursday and Finland on Sunday as the medical staff confirmed he does not have a structural injury. This incident marks the second injury concern for Kane following an ankle issue in a recent draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
England interim boss Lee Carsley has chosen not to bring in replacements for the injured trio, as Konsa, Mainoo, and Gibbs-White have withdrawn from international duty due to injuries sustained while playing for their clubs over the weekend. Konsa started in England’s last match against Finland, while Mainoo featured in Carsley’s first game in charge against the Republic of Ireland.
Kane is joined by Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke as the three centre-forwards in the squad for England’s upcoming fixtures against Greece at Wembley and Finland in Helsinki. The FA confirmed the absences of Konsa, Mainoo, and Gibbs-White, stating that no further additions to the squad are planned at this time.
The England international team medical staff’s assessment has provided assurance that Kane can continue to participate in the upcoming internationals, as he remains with the squad for the Nations League matches. Kane is an integral part of the England setup, and his availability will be key as the team aims for success in the upcoming games.