The absence of Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane from England training on Wednesday saw Manchester United’s teenage star Shea Lacey called up to train with Thomas Tuchel’s first team.
Tuchel confirmed that Kane will miss the friendly against Wales. Sky Sports News previously reported a knock on Kane’s ankle left him a “major doubt” to feature on Thursday.
The Bayern Munich man insisted he “should be fine” for England duty after limping off in the late stages of the club’s 3–0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, but remained inside in the gym on Wednesday as Tuchel took his team out on the grass.
Tuchel’s priority for this international window is a World Cup qualifier against Latvia on October 14. The England manager insisted Kane will be fit for that clash.
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins would appear to be the likely stand-in, while Barcelona loanee Marcus Rashford could also feature centrally.
Shea Lacey Among Three Youngsters Drafted Into Training
Lacey, an attacking midfielder with two goals in three appearances for United’s Under-23s this season, is highly rated inside Old Trafford but is still waiting for his senior debut. He has trained with Ruben Amorim’s side and is reported to have caught the Portuguese’s eye.
The teenager has been forced to be patient at this young stage of his career after a spate of injury problems—Lacey recently completed what was his first full 90 minutes since October 2023.
There was space for more youth call-ups as Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah also missed Wednesday’s training session.
19-year-old Chelsea centre back Harrison Murray-Campbell was called up, as was Manchester City right back Lakyle Samuel, a 19-year-old currently on loan with Bromley in League Two.
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