FIFA World Cup: Harry Kane is okay, Gareth Southgate says England striker will play in opposition to Wales

England vs Wales, FIFA World Cup: England striker Harry Kane is okay and can play in opposition to Wales within the Group B match, confirms coach Gareth Southgate. England solely want a draw in opposition to Wales to qualify for the last-16 stage.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Nov 29, 2022 09:23 IST

Harry Kane throughout England’s coaching session at World Cup. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: England coach Gareth Southgate confirmed that striker Harry Kane is “fine” and can play in opposition to Wales within the FIFA World Cup Group B match on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old was hit on his ankle in England’s thumping win over Iran 6-2 of their opening match and appeared off the tempo in his staff’s 0-0 draw with the United States.

However, coach Southgate stated that the harm induced points to Kane’s foot however he will likely be out there for the match in opposition to Wales.

“With Harry, obviously we are going to pick a team we believe can win the game,” Southgate stated. “That is our priority as always. He is fine in terms of the knock he had. He has trained well.”

England at the moment lead Group B with 4 factors and solely want a draw with Wales to safe qualification for the knockout levels. Southgate’s staff might additionally progress with a defeat, however then it could rely upon aim distinction.

Meanwhile, Wales have to win to face an opportunity of reaching the last-16 stage, however the staff would nonetheless depend on the results of the group match between the USA and Iran.

England’s goalless draw with the USA didn’t go down nicely with its followers, who booed the gamers on the stadium, and Southgate admitted that his staff lacked just a little little bit of zip and high quality in opposition to the Americans.

“Yes, we lacked a little bit of zip and quality in the final third and we were not able to open up, to create really good chances,” Southgate stated after the match. “But we had to show another side of ourselves.”

“To be a successful team at a tournament, you have to show those different faces and we did that tonight. I am sure there will be a lot of noise about the performance. But not many teams go through World Cups and get nine points in the group.”

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Nov 29, 2022