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Harry Kane ‘really, really tired’ reveals Conte in shock admission to leave Southgate sweating 10 days before World Cup
ENGLAND captain Harry Kane is “really, really, tired” just 10 days before the World Cup starts.
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte’s shock admission will be a major concern for Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate just hours before he names his 26-man squad.
Antonio Conte admitted Harry Kane was ‘really, really, tired’ after Tottenham’s loss to Nottingham Forest[/caption]
Kane was hauled off in the 59th minute as he couldn’t prevent Spurs falling to a third-round defeat[/caption]
And he’ll be worried further by the news Kane even struggled in a light training session the day before.
The striker was subbed after just 59 minutes as Tottenham lost 2-0 to ten-man Nottingham Forest – one of five London Prem clubs KO’d in last night’s Carabao Cup.
Asked why the 29-year-old was taken off, Conte confessed: “It was a problem of tiredness.
“Really, really tired and yesterday we had a soft training session and at one point he stopped to recover energy.
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“It was difficult for Kane today.
“When you have a player like him it’s difficult to decide you don’t play with him.
“It’s only fatigue, but it’s normal because Harry has played every game.”
Kane has played a staggering 22 matches already this season and an eye-watering 12 since October 1.
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Conte added: “Other players maybe they could tell me I’m tired and don’t want to play and help the team.
“I have a group of players who are before players they are men, and because of this another could be selfish and think for himself because in one week they have to play the World Cup.
“Instead, Kane showed to be a really good man and it’s the same for Hojberg, Bentancur, Perisic and Dier who have also played a lot of games.”
Fans reacted with shock when the team news revealed England’s talisman was starting against Forest in a competition normally used by top sides to blood the youngsters.
And his surprise inclusion did not prevent Spurs joining Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham and Crystal Palace in a night of capital punishment.
It leaves League One Charlton as the only London club left.
Southgate will name his squad at 2pm today with Chelsea right-back Reece James already receiving the devastating news he will not be selected.
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The Three Lions gaffer faces tough decisions on fellow injured stars Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips.
Meanwhile England’s Group B opponents Wales were one of the teams to announce their squad last night – with boss Rob Page admitting star man Gareth Bale may not feature in every game.
The England captain struggled in a light training session before the game[/caption]
Gareth Southgate will be sweating on the fitness of his talisman with the World Cup just 10 days away[/caption]
Harry Kane to read book about overcoming fear for CBeebies Bedtime Story
England captain Harry Kane to read story about overcoming fear and finding your inner lion for CBeebies Bedtime Story
ENGLAND captain Harry Kane will read a tale about overcoming fear and finding your inner lion for CBeebies Bedtime Story this evening.
The Tottenham striker, 29, is the latest famous face to sign up for the series, after the Princess of Wales read The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark earlier this year.
Harry Kane will read a tale about overcoming fear and finding your inner lion for CBeebies Bedtime Story this evening[/caption]
Kane will read The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright, which tells the story of a shy mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.
It is a book Kane chose himself — as he reads it to his three children.
Kane said: “One of my favourite things to do is sit down with my children before bedtime and read them a book.
“I enjoy this quality time with them.
“They especially love the book The Lion Inside so they will be extremely excited to hear this.”
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The football star has three children, Ivy, five, Vivienne Jane, four, and 22-month-old Louis, with his wife Katie Goodland.
Kane’s bedtime story will air at 6.50pm this evening.