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Jacob Murtagh

Harry Kane on road to recovery after Tottenham striker undergoes successful surgery

Tottenham striker Harry Kane is now focused on recovery after surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring.

The England captain suffered the injury during the 1-0 Premier League defeat at Southampton on New Year's Day.

Following tests, Tottenham confirmed specialists had advised an operation was needed, with Kane expected to return to training in April.

Following the procedure on Saturday, Kane posted a 'thumbs up' picture on social media, his leg in a brace.

"Surgery went very well. First day of recovery starts now!" Kane said, as he settled down to watch Tottenham's Premier League match against leaders Liverpool .

Harry Kane watched the game from his hospital bed (@HKane/Twitter)

As well as being unavailable for his club, Kane is now also set to miss international duty, with England having friendlies against Italy and Denmark at the end of March.

Should all go well in his recovery, it is expected the forward would be back to lead the Three Lions into Euro 2020 - if perhaps somewhat short of game time.

Kane was forced to watch Spurs go down 1-0 to Liverpool due to Roberto Firmino's first-half goal.

Roberto Firmino earned Liverpool victory (Richard Heathcote)

"I think we deserved a point," said boss Jose Mourinho. "That's why I have a good feeling from the boys.

"We're talking about one of the best teams in the world at the maximum of their potential. We are a team with the difficulties you know. I think we deserved more."

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