‘No gamble at all’ Southgate insists he did not risk Kane’s fitness against USA

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Captain picked up injury during opening game against IranEngland manager considering changes for Wales matchGareth Southgate has admitted that Harry Kane felt some discomfort in his right foot during England’s 0-0 draw against the USA, although the head coach has stressed he did not gamble on his captain’s fitness by starting him.Kane has a long history of ankle problems and he faced an anxious wait after being caught by a bad foul by Morteza Pouraliganji during England’s 6-2 win over Iran last Monday. The striker was given the all clear after going for a scan and took part in full training before starting on Friday night. Continue reading...

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