HARRY KANE is set to miss tonight’s Nations League clash with Belgium.
The Three Lions skipper has strained a muscle in training and faces being sidelined for the Wembley match as a precaution.
Gareth Southgate is set to be without injured Harry Kane for the Belgium gameCredit: Rex Features
Dominic Calvert-Lewin could replace Kane after scoring on his debut against WalesCredit: AFP or licensors
Kane, who has been in good form this season for Spurs, has been careful with his schedule due to a number of injuries.
The latest one came after he ruptured his hamstring against Southampton on January 1 and he only returned against Manchester United on June 19.
Manager Gareth Southgate will field a strong team against Belgium after putting out an experimental side in the 3-0 win over Wales on Thursday.
But the loss of Kane, 27, is a massive blow.
He was set to spearhead a front three with Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford playing either side.
One option would be to give another start to Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin who scored on his debut against the Welsh. Equally, Rashford could move into the centre.
England also have another Nations League game against Denmark on Wednesday and Kane could stay with the squad for that match.
Ironically, Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho had asked Southgate to “respect” Kane’s workload by not playing him in each and every match of England’s triple header.
Another option would be to move Marcus Rashford from the wing to Kane’s central roleCredit: Rex Features
The striker missed the 3-0 win over Wales and is a doubt for the home game against the Danes.
However, Mourinho will be hoping to have his talisman available for Sunday’s big Premier League game with fellow London side West Ham.
The Special One said after a run of games including Chelsea and Man United: “You know, I believe that Gareth and [assistant] Steve [Holland], they care about the players.
Mason Mount is set to complete England’s front lineCredit: Getty – Pool
“Hopefully, Gareth and Steve understand what happened with Tottenham this week and they respect the players.
“That’s just my hope but I’m not going to call, or ask, or beg. I’m not going to press.
“I think they deserve their freedom and I have the utmost respect for them.”
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