Harry Kane has expressed unhappiness with the number of players who have withdrawn from the latest England squad, insisting “England comes before club.”
- Nine players have dropped out of the squad for Lee Carsley’s final two matches as interim manager before Thomas Tuchel takes charge in January.
- “I think England comes before anything. England comes before club,” Kane told ITV Sport (via BBC Sport).
- He emphasized the importance of representing England as a professional footballer and noted Gareth Southgate’s commitment to this principle.
- When asked about the desire to play for England during this international break, Kane remarked, “Yeah, it’s a shame this week obviously.”
- He acknowledged the tough period of the season and expressed his discontent with the withdrawals, stating, “I think it’s a tough period of the season, maybe that’s been taken advantage of a little bit.”
- Key players who have withdrawn include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, and Levi Colwill.
- Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite was initially called up as a replacement but also withdrew, leading to Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah stepping in after training with the team for the past two days.Kane concluded by highlighting the importance of making the most of the situation, noting that the withdrawals provide opportunities for the remaining players.
