Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Harry Kane ‘being further assessed’ after shock absence in England friendly against Japan

  • England captain Harry Kane missed the team's friendly against Japan at Wembley on Tuesday due to an injury.
  • England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed the injury occurred "out of nothing" during training, leading to Kane's withdrawal after 15 minutes.
  • The Bayern Munich striker was ruled out of the pre-World Cup test as a precaution and is undergoing further assessment.
  • Tuchel stated the injury was "serious enough not to play", but did not provide further details on its severity. “He had to step out of training yesterday after 15 minutes. No chance to be involved, not even today. He is being further assessed now,” Tuchel said.
  • Phil Foden was deployed in the false nine position in Kane's absence, with Kane hoping to be fit for Bayern Munich's Champions League quarter-final in April.

IN FULL

Thomas Tuchel offers Harry Kane update after last-minute England injury

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.