Afghanistan
Angola
Argentina
Asia (AFC)
Asian Games
Australia
Belgium-Netherlands
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Central American & Caribbean Games
Central American Games
Congo DR
Denmark
England
Europe (UEFA)
FYR Macedonia
Finland
Germany
Greece
International Tournaments
Italy
Mediterranean Games
Mexico
National
Nepal
North & Central America (Concacaf)
Palestine
Pan American Games
Panama
Russia
Scandinavia
Serbia And Montenegro
South American Games
Spain
Syria
USA
Venezuela
World (FIFA)
Yemen
Zimbabwe

Englandvs.Greece

sportsmole.co.uk, 9 October 2024, 10:34
England have provided an update on Harry Kane's recovery from injury ahead of Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Greece at Wembley.

The Bayern Munich striker was forced off with an unspecified problem in his side's Bundesliga draw with Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend, having just recovered from a previous scare.

Bayern boss Vincent Kompany could not say at the time how severe Kane's issue was, but the former Tottenham Hotspur man was cleared to join up with the England squad, where he underwent further assessment.

Kane has remained at St George's Park after those tests, but his chances of starting in Thursday's showdown with Greece appear slim following the latest update from the England camp.

The Three Lions confirmed that Kane was still following an individual training programme ahead of the clash with the 2004 European champions, whom he is therefore unlikely to start against.

England suffer new injury scare alongside Kane concern

With Kane potentially only making the bench at Wembley, either Ollie Watkins or Dominic Solanke - called up for the first time in seven years this month - should spearhead the attack for Lee Carsley's side, as Kane is kept in reserve before the trip to Finland on Sunday.

The 31-year-old is not the only injury concern for interim manager Carsley to contend with, as England also announced that Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish missed training as a precautionary measure due to a knock.

The 29-year-old quickly got into Carsley's good books last month, starting and scoring in the 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland - whom he represented as a youth player - before also playing the full 90 against Finland.

Grealish's possible absence could lead to a three-way battle between Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden for the number 10 spot in the England team, although Bellingham could alternatively start deeper alongside Declan Rice.

England have already lost Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Gibbs-White and Ezri Konsa to injuries since naming their squad, and Carsley initially did not select any replacements, but he has now reinforced his squad with two new arrivals.

Curtis Jones, Tino Livramento called up to England squad

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and Newcastle United right-back Tino Livramento have been added to the Three Lions' squad, and both will be pining for their first senior caps this month.

Jones - part of Carsley's triumphant Under-21 Euros troupe last year - was called up to Gareth Southgate's pre-Euro 2024 squad in June before being cut from the final selection, but he was unavailable for September's games due to a muscle injury.

Meanwhile, Livramento was selected for Carsley's first two matches in charge, but the 21-year-old failed to make it off the bench in both games against Ireland and Finland.

England sit second in League B Group 2 of the Nations League, only behind Greece on goal difference, but they will go three points clear of the Pirate Ship at the summit with a third straight win under Carsley.

Top News

23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly stepped up their interest in signing Chelsea's Josh Acheampong, whose contract stand-off with the Blues is showing no signs of ending anytime soon. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United have supposedly added Paris Saint-Germain defender and former Ruben Amorim protege Nuno Mendes to their left-back shortlist for 2025. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool have a psychological advantage in the title race and can truly stake their claim as favourites by capitalising on their rivals' weaknesses over the coming weeks in the Premier League, Reds expert David Lynch has argued. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk La Liga Barcelona were stunned on Saturday evening as Celta Vigo scored twice in the final exchanges of their contest to secure a point in a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Estadio Municipal de Balaidos. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two sides hoping to emerge from a rut will go head-to-head in the Turkish Super Lig when Trabzonspor host Adana Demirspor at Papara Park. 23 November 2024 talksport.com With the November international break in the rear-view mirror, the Premier League returned with a bang. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City have set an unwanted losing record after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday evening. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta used a unique building analogy to explain his plan for Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old scored his first Premier League goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. 23 November 2024 talksport.com Chelsea may forcing themselves into the title race, but Troy Deeney believes a glaring issue 'is going to cost them' down the track. 23 November 2024 talksport.com A former Aston Villa captain is set to become an MLS manager this week. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have lost their fifth consecutive game in all competitions after suffering a chastening 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening. 23 November 2024 talksport.com A 4-0 defeat to Tottenham wasn't what Pep Guardiola had in mind when it came to celebrating his new Manchester City contract. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Senior figures at Manchester United have allegedly concluded that Joshua Zirkzee 'is not good enough', with the club having 'serious doubts' when it comes to the Netherlands international. 23 November 2024 talksport.com Pep Guardiola has made unwanted history after Manchester City fell two goals behind after 20 minutes in their 4-0 defeat to Tottenham. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has hinted that Marcus Rashford will have an important role to play under him, with the Portuguese insisting that the attacker can play in all three positions in the final third of the field. 23 November 2024 talksport.com Manchester City's clash with Tottenham kicked off late after Rodri's Ballon d'Or presentation. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has reportedly made contact with legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo to discuss a possible move for the Al-Nassr star next year. 23 November 2024 talksport.com A frustrated Leicester City boss Steve Cooper confirmed he will write to the PGMOL after his side's 2-1 loss to Chelsea. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid will be bidding to make it successive victories in La Liga when they continue their 2024-25 campaign with a clash against newly-promoted Leganes on Sunday night. 23 November 2024 talksport.com Ethan Nwaneri became Arsenal's second youngest goalscorer in the Premier League in a dominant 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Joao Pedro was the star of the show as ten-man Brighton & Hove Albion recorded a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in Saturday's Premier League contest at the Vitality Stadium. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Aston Villa twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Crystal Palace in Saturday afternoon's pulsating Premier League contest at Villa Park. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal snapped their four-game Premier League winless streak in Mikel Arteta's 250th match in charge of the club as they earned a comfortable 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Brentford picked up their first Premier League away point of the season at the sixth attempt as the 10-man Bees held a wasteful Everton to a 0-0 draw at Goodison Park. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has explained how he wants Enzo Fernandez to adapt his game to fit seamlessly into his preferred system. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a total of three changes to his starting lineup for this evening's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. 23 November 2024 talksport.com Portsmouth's trip to Blackburn was postponed less than four hours before kick-off on Saturday. 23 November 2024 talksport.com Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic was sent off after grabbing the throat of Coventry City forward Norman Bassette. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Ajax defender Devyne Rensch next summer, with the Netherlands international potentially being available on a free transfer. 23 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has reportedly agreed to sign a new long-term deal when he turns 18 next year.