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Ian Doyle & Bobby Vincent

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness questions 'shady' Harry Kane ahead of expected transfer

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has questioned the fitness of Harry Kane after claiming the striker looked "a shadow of himself" during England's dismal Euro 2020 goalless draw with Scotland.

Kane was replaced during the second half as Gareth Southgate's struggled to break down their neighbours in the Group D clash at Wembley on Friday night.

The Tottenham Hotspur man had been substituted towards the end of England's 1-0 win over Croatia last Sunday after a similarly disappointing performance.

And former Liverpool captain and manager Souness believes the striker must now rouse himself given he is looking to move away from Tottenham this summer, with the Reds' rivals Manchester City and United said to be leading the hunt.

“The centre-backs had an easy night against him," said Souness. "Harry Kane looks a shadow of the player we know he is.

"In two games, he looks leggy, lacking enthusiasm, I know a centre-forward, really, is 90% reliant on the type of passes he’s getting and he’s not getting a great deal from that midfield.

"Harry doesn’t look himself, he looks shady and looks tired.

"This is a guy who’s hoping to get a big move this summer, he needs to wake himself up. He came off in the first game, is he carrying something? Because he looks a shadow of himself."

Speaking to ITV Sport, Souness added: "He’s England’s one player who has proven at this level to get goals on a regular basis and if that’s not happening in this competition, you’re not going very far.

"Without Harry Kane, football isn’t coming home with that team, I can tell you, not the way they’re playing.”

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