Lee Carsley is reportedly set to bench Harry Kane for a Nations League fixture in Greece, with that selection call leaving the England squad stunned.
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Prolific striker is captain of his countryBoasts record-breaking tally of goalsWatkins set to lead the line in AthensFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Three Lions need a positive response in Athens on Thursday to the shock defeat that they suffered to the same opponents at Wembley in October. Kane, as captain of his country, has travelled to the Greek capital amid a flurry of withdrawals.
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He has spoken out against those that have been quick to return to their clubs with supposed knocks, telling after seeing England lose nine players that were originally called upon: “It’s a shame this week. Obviously it’s a tough period of the season. Maybe there’s been a little taking advantage of that. I don’t really like it if I’m totally honest.”
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Jarrad Branthwaite, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale have all withdrawn from the England squad, meaning that interim boss Carlsley is having to shuffle his pack and get creative.
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According to , he has still found no place for Kane within his starting XI. Those left in England’s squad are said to be shocked that their skipper and all-time leading goalscorer is being overlooked, with Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins expected to lead the line.
