Kane has been playing injured, claims Neville

Former England great Gary Neville has sensationally claimed Three Lions captain Harry Kane has been carrying an injury for the past three games.

Harry Kane

England captain Harry Kane Source: Getty Images

England were knocked out of the World Cup on Thursday morning (AEST) after a 2-1 semi-final loss to Croatia, one game short of securing a historic berth in the tournament final.

Tottenham striker Kane started the tournament in impressive form scoring six goals in his first four matches.

He is currently at the top of the Golden Boot standings for most goals scored at the tournament with two more than Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku.

However, Kane has not added to his tally since that Colombia match during the round of 16 and Neville is adamant England’s star striker picked up an injury during the clash against the South Americans and has been playing hurt ever since.

“I’d be amazed if we didn’t learn in the next few days he’s (Kane) been carrying an injury since the Colombia game,” Neville said on ITV.

“He was carrying something in the second half against Colombia, he wasn’t moving around.

“Against Sweden he was static. It’s not an excuse.

“I’d be amazed if he doesn’t come out in the next few days or week and something emerges about his fitness.

“He’s just not looked right, to be fair.”

Despite not making the final, England have one more game to play at the World Cup when they face-off against Belgium on Sunday morning (AEST) in the third place play-off.

Share
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes, Giro d’Italia, Vuelta a España, Dakar Rally, World Athletics / ISU Championships (and more) via SBS On Demand – your free live streaming and catch-up service. Read more about Sport
Have a story or comment? Contact Us

Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes, Giro d’Italia, Vuelta a España, Dakar Rally, World Athletics / ISU Championships (and more) via SBS On Demand – your free live streaming and catch-up service.
Watch nowOn Demand
Follow SBS Sport
2 min read
Published 12 July 2018 10:10am
Updated 12 July 2018 10:32am
Source: SBS The World Game


Share this with family and friends