England’s squad is facing setbacks as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka’s availability for Saturday’s match against Brazil is uncertain due to an injury sustained while playing for their club sides
Additionally, Bukayo Saka is withdrawing from the squad entirely with an unknown injury. This serves as a scare for Arsenal who will be facing Manchester City in less than ten days in a crucial title decider fixture.
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Kane’s injury occurred during a collision with a goalpost in Bayern Munich’s victory over Darmstadt.
Reports from DailyMail claims he has been receiving treatment at St George’s Park after missing parts of training this week following a scan on Monday.
England hopeful on Kane
Although there is hope that Kane could participate more fully in Tuesday’s match against Belgium, England is cautious about risking his fitness, especially since both games are friendlies.
In the meantime, Saka is also departing from the camp due to an unspecified injury. Should Kane fail to recover in time to start against Brazil, coach Gareth Southgate is anticipated to turn to either Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins as England’s central striker.
There’s a growing sentiment that Southgate, who can only select 23 players for Euro 2024, will need to decide between Toney and Watkins this summer.
Ivan Toney to step in for the Three Lions
In recent remarks, Southgate commended Toney’s attributes, emphasizing his confidence, presence, and technical prowess in front of goal.
He noted that Toney offers a slightly different profile compared to Watkins and Kane but can effectively link up play while demonstrating sharp finishing skills.
Toney, who could earn his second cap for England almost a year after his debut, has been in impressive form for Aston Villa, finding the net 16 times in the Premier League this season.
Southgate also acknowledged other players who can operate as a striker, such as Bowen, Gordon, and Bellingham, as he seeks to strike the right balance in the squad’s attacking options.
